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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