Senior Tooling & Machining Engineer

Description

• Perform adjustments to tool offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain consistent product quality and optimise cycle times.
• Evaluate tooling condition and carry out dimensional restoration and rework as required.
• Ensure all work is performed to defined quality standards and within required timelines as agreed with through daily alignment with engineering and operational leadership teams.
• Ensure adequate training and development of junior team members in line with agreed development plan and ensure they are progressing as required to alleviate business risk.
• Identify and rectify wear, damage, or misalignment in die components to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Operate manual machine tools including lathe, vertical mill, and cylindrical grinder to refurbish and maintain tooling and blade components.
• Conduct periodic checks and coordinate maintenance of CNC equipment to ensure reliability.
• Responsible for setup and upkeep of onsite tool room area including housekeeping, stock management of cutting tools and spare parts and
• Assist in program edits to optimise cycle times and reduce tool wear.
• Play an active part in the OsecoElfab engineering apprenticeship scheme by training and mentoring apprentices and where suitable suggesting ideas for additional apprentice intakes.
• Take part in group engineering discussions to offer support and experienced knowledge on how part design can be optimised for both easier machine and better cost
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Provide engineering technical support to a range of mechanical and process issues suggesting changes or improvements where necessary to include some maintenance work where necessary.
• Maintain and manage tool room stores of critical die set components ensuring stock is always available to minimise downtime. Responsible for ordering of stock through buyer to facilitate the above.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on die sets, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly.
• Provide support for CNC production equipment utilising Fanuc controls.
• Ensure a full stock of toolroom components including spares of critical spares for blades, anvils and other tooling as needed. Self-management of this and where necessary work with engineering manager to make budgetary decisions.
• Optimisation of existing processes and equipment and where appropriate develop suggestions for areas of improvement either through changes to existing methods or through addition of new equipment or systems.
• Perform basic diagnostics, machine adjustments, and process checks during production.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve fixture functionality and support process stability.
• Continued development of internal machines, tool library and program storage along with continued improvement of tooling selection to improve efficiency and cycle times.
• Responsible for the maintenance, inspection, repair and overhaul of jigs and fixture systems used across various production cells.
• Set up, operate, and maintain Hurco CNC lathe and associated bar feed systems.
• Assess fixture wear, alignment, and operational condition, and perform necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Assist with root cause analysis of die-related faults and contribute to corrective actions.
• Offer technical support and take part in engineering decisions regarding the upkeep, design and replacement of crucial fixtures.
• Maintain records of tooling refurbishment, including measurements, wear assessments, and repair history.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Fanuc CNC controls and basic troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a tooling, machining, or maintenance role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Hands-on experience with Hurco CNC machines and bar feed equipment. Including setup of tool turret/carrousels and bar feed system programming.
• Technical certificate, apprenticeship, or associate degree in machining, toolmaking, or a related field preferred.
• Competent in the maintenance and functional assessment of jigs and fixture systems.
• Proficient in manual machining (lathe, mill, cylindrical grinding).
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, lubricants, and metal particulates.
• Experience in die set maintenance and inspection in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and tolerance specifications.
• Use of PPE is mandatory and must comply with all site safety policies.
• Good understanding of CNC programming and machine operation practices.
• Regular physical activity required including standing, lifting, bending, and manual handling of tooling components.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance