Tool Room Team Leader

• Focus on developing knowledge and cross functional skills of the team through coaching and mentoring to cover mould tools, press tools (inc. in die rivet insertion), machining, EDM and bench fitting.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to plan and prioritize daily work schedules.
• Develop and implement tooling TPM program to drive down 'Waiting Toolroom time' for mould and press shop.
• Support Engineering team to develop new products providing expert knowledge on tooling design identifying potential processing/manufacturing issues with design concepts.
• Drive Press Shop strategy to move from riveted to welded contacts and the associated tooling and machinery required.
• Utilise CAD/Inventor skills to draw up tooling modifications when tools are broken and require major repairs.
• Lead internal replacement tooling program adhering to all internal CAPEX processes.

Qualifications:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking/Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years in a manufacturing supervisory role

Skills:

• Specialised knowledge of Mould and Press tools and process
• Design knowledge of mould,/ press tools, jigs and fixtures
• Comprehensive knowledge of CAD, 3D CAD, spark eroding, wire eroding, CNC milling and all toolroom operations
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes"
• Leadership including coaching and change management
• Analytical thinking
• Ethical mind set at all times
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to coordinate
• Organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Understanding of Microsoft Office packages
• Strong ability to plan and execute own work initiatives
• Strong presentation skills"

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.

We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.

We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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Client-provided location(s): Worksop, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-57952Worksop

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-05T18:41:41