Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling
Location: Reading (Client Site-Based, 4-Day Week)
Security Clearance: DV (Sole UK Nationals Only)
Contract Types: Outside IR35, Inside IR35, and Permanent Options Available
Be at the forefront of the UK’s defence innovation.
We're recruiting multiple Manufacturing Engineers (Tooling) to support a high-security defence programme in Reading. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the UK’s national security and the continued evolution of cutting-edge, low-carbon infrastructure.
Your Mission:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering tooling and equipment solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. You'll join a team with decades of experience in nuclear and high-assurance environments, delivering complex engineering solutions throughout the entire lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design bespoke tooling and equipment using Siemens NX.
- Lead and present at interim and design reviews.
- Manage technical documentation: drawings, process flows, manufacturing instructions, and more.
- Oversee modifications to existing tooling and equipment.
- Maintain comprehensive design history files in Siemens Teamcenter.
- Support procurement of tooling and equipment.
- Capture and manage requirements to align with customer expectations.
- Lead optioneering exercises—concept development, analysis, and selection.
- Plan and run physical tests, trials, and experiments.
- Use virtual reality engineering tools for solution analysis.
- Ensure all work complies with environmental, health, safety, security, and quality regulations.
- Handle sensitive information in line with strict security protocols.
Your Profile:
- Skilled in Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and standard office IT tools.
- Proven experience in delivering technical projects and driving performance.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing across the full engineering lifecycle.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience in nuclear safety regulated environments; familiar with DNSR/DSA03 safety principles.
- Degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and MBSE (Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect & IBM DOORS).
- Basic Primavera P6 knowledge is desirable.
Why Join?
- Work on nationally critical defence programmes.
- Collaborate with experts from one of the world’s top 3 nuclear engineering providers.
- Enjoy a 4-day working week on-site and access a range of employee benefits including holiday bonuses and an assistance programme.
- Be part of a diverse, innovative, and forward-thinking team where your technical talent truly makes an impact.
Security Clearance:
This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals.
