Tooling Engineer

Sartorius

Tooling Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Sartorius, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 005d01cc23274b0eb8ee52a8a1cc37eb

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Tooling Projects Engineer to join the Injection Mold Group at Sartorius. In this role, you will be responsible for managing tool procurement projects, liaising with suppliers and consult the product development team in development of plastic components in manufacturable manner.

The team consists of 7 professionals, in 3 different countries and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.

This position is available full time in Stonehouse with some hybrid working available, and you will be required to travel in the UK or overseas occasionally.

Our site in Stonehouse site is a manufacturer of plastic components and single - use products, such as lab scale bioreactors and filtration.

Grow with us - Your Responsibilities

  • On a daily basis you will managing projects in production of plastic parts, according to industry standards, budgets and schedules

  • You will manage plastic tooling projects from prototype phase until handover to production. This includes development support, developing tool concepts, selection of suppliers, technical inspection, FAT as well as support for qualification for production

  • You will select suppliers and maintain relationships with suppliers

  • You will create tool management processes, material flows and product development processes as well as sign off final designs

  • You will work closely with Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Design team and Simulation Engineering team

    We are looking for a Tooling Engineer to join our team in Stonehouse. You will have a qualification in engineering to HNC | HND level or equivalent and experience in plastic injection mold tooling., HNC|HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

  • Experience in plastic injection mold tooling ideally in pharmaceutical, medical or biopharmaceutical industry though candidates from industries will also be considered i.e.: automotive, aerospace etc.

  • Experience in managing various projects and dealing with suppliers

  • High level of technical knowledge and the ability to oversee all processes from design to production

  • The ability to read technical drawings

  • Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate and work with internal and external stakeholders

  • Ability to work well within a team in a global, matrix - based organisation

  • Highly organised and strong attention to detail


  • In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

    As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
  • Personal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings

  • Work-life Balance: Remote options, flexible work schedules

  • Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform - even before joining

  • Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network

  • Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services

  • Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment


  • Attractive Working Conditions
  • 40 hours working week

  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

  • Free parking on site

  • Free hot and cold drinks


  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Competitive benefits package, including:

  • Group Life Assurance

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Private Dental Insurance

  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)

  • Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service


  • Planning Ahead For Your Future
  • Group Personal Pension Plan

  • Group Income Protection

  • Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service


  • About Sartorius

    Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.