Job Description

Kick-start Your Engineering Career!

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing and engineering business in Melksham, looking for a Graduate Tooling and Sustaining Engineer to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to build hands-on experience in tooling design, manufacturing processes, and product development. You’ll be working closely with a Lead Tooling Engineer and cross-functional teams to support both new and existing tooling used in high-performance production environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the design and development of mould tooling and related equipment
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of legacy tools and processes
• Work with experienced engineers to assess tooling performance and identify improvements
• Help prepare technical documentation, specifications, and reports
• Participate in problem-solving, engineering change processes, and process audits
• Contribute to capital project planning and learn how to manage tooling suppliers
• Get involved in the transfer of new products into production and support hands-on training with manufacturing teams

Who We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• A degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, or Polymer Technology
• A keen interest in tooling, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Competence in a 3D CAD system
• A proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to learn
• Experience with SolidWorks, FEA/CAE, or manufacturing projects
• Familiarity with materials including plastics/rubber

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive starting salary from £27,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Health plan
• Supportive team and excellent development opportunities