Design and Tooling Manager

ASC BroadBean ·www.asc-connections.com

Location Oxfordshire, England
Work type Remote
Salary GBP 50,000 - 60,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology
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A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture.

Up to £60,000 | Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include:

  • Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts
  • Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs
  • Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production
  • Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding
  • Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers
  • Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team
  • Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements
  • Visit customers and develop strong working relationships

To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have:

  • Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design
  • Strong hands-on toolmaking background
  • Proficient in SolidWorks
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability

If you’re a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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Where is the Design and Tooling Manager job located?
The Design and Tooling Manager role with ASC BroadBean is based in Oxfordshire, GB. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Design and Tooling Manager role remote?
Yes — the Design and Tooling Manager position at ASC BroadBean is remote. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Design and Tooling Manager role pay?
ASC BroadBean lists the Design and Tooling Manager role at GBP 50,000–60,000 per year.
Is the Design and Tooling Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at ASC BroadBean.
What experience level is the Design and Tooling Manager role?
The Design and Tooling Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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