Tooling Project Engineer 6758

FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED · Penrith, North West

Tooling Project Engineer 6758 at FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, based in Penrith, North West, paying £30.50 - £35.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£30.50 - £35.00 per hour
Location
Penrith, North West
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026

Reference https://first-base.co.uk/job/tooling-project-engineer-6758-6758/

About the role

Job Title
Tooling Project Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Location:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (site-based)

Hours:
Monday to Friday, Days

Salary:
up to £30.50 per hour (Inside IR35)

Contract Type:
6-month fixed-term contract

Proposed Start Date:
ASAP

Key Responsibilities of a Tooling Project Engineer:

  • Development and project management of injection mould tools for plastic components used within the biopharma and laboratory sectors
  • Support product development teams in the design and industrialisation of plastic parts, with a strong focus on manufacturability and technology selection
  • Procure, supervise, and develop injection mould tools in line with company standards
  • Manage tool qualification activities including FOT, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP, working alongside Qualification and Process Engineers
  • Review and approve technical drawings and support Engineering Change Requests
  • Coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring effectiveness and compliance
  • Work closely with global teams across Product Development, Project Management, Operations and Quality

Key Skills and Experience of a Tooling Project Engineer:

  • Proven experience managing injection mould tooling projects
  • Strong knowledge of plastic part design and industrialisation
  • Experience working with external toolmakers and international stakeholders
  • Understanding of tool qualification and validation processes
  • Strong project management and coordination skills
  • Willingness to travel for supplier visits and site meetings when required

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email removed] or call Andrew on [phone removed].

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Reference: https://first-base.co.uk/job/tooling-project-engineer-6758-6758/ · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

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