About the Company:Chasestead Ltd is a Letchworth based company specialising in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors (automotive, aerospace, defense, Formula 1 and the film industry).  Some of our world famous customers include Ford Motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner brothers and McLaren.You will be joining a team who pride themselves on providing excellent customer service, a fast response to the resolution of queries and supplying parts within very short lead times.Role:

• Chasestead are market leaders and currently have an opening for a Press Tool Design engineer to join their expanding CAD team. This will involve taking customers component designs and from these you will produce various press tools for manufacture.
• Utilise CAD software to generate and model press stamping tools.
• Utilise industry leading finite element analysis packages to accurately simulate and predict pressing behaviour.
• Engage with suppliers to source competitive prices for tooling materials.
• Supply and liaise with the press team to convey the stamping process and press data that is required to complete the manufacturing process in parallel to simulation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with computer aided design and surface modelling software. Ideally with experience with Autodesk Powershape or Fusion 360.
• Basic understanding of finite element analysis.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes, materials, and industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and propose practical solutions.Systematic and uniform approach to complete tasks in timely manner.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Adequate knowledge to undertake job role with potential to develop further through on job and vocational training.
• Continuous improvement and cost saving expertise on manufactured parts and processes would be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally, both internally within the business and externally with customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and interrogate detailed 2d engineering drawings and 3d CAD models
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

In return we can offer:

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 5 hour working week (Monday to Friday)
• Training on Autodesk Powershape CAD Software.
• Training on Autoform Simulation software.
• Up to £21 /hr depending on experience.
• Regular overtime (paid at time and a half)
• Bonus scheme.
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sick pay scheme.

Applicants must have a right to work in the UK prior to application.