Senior Tool Designer (Dual Discipline)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES027774/Wes

Date posted:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

Salary:

480000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Senior Tool Designer (Dual Discipline)

Precision. Innovation. Legacy.
The best tools are never noticed when they perform flawlessly.
Behind every perfectly moulded component, every high-volume production run, and every product that consistently meets exacting standards, is a designer who understands that precision is not an accident. It is engineered.
We're searching for a Senior Tool Designer who thrives in the space where creativity meets engineering excellence. Someone who can see a finished product and immediately envision the tooling, manufacturing process, and technical expertise required to bring it to life.
This is not a role for someone who simply drafts designs.
This is an opportunity for a technical specialist who understands the complete lifecycle of tooling, from concept and simulation through to production sign-off. A professional who can confidently navigate both plastic injection moulding and metal press tooling environments while influencing the success of complex manufacturing projects.

POSITION INFO:

What You'll Be Driving

Design and development of high-precision injection moulds and metal press tools
Creation of full 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings
Development of progression die layouts and tooling strategies
DFM reviews, Moldflow analysis, and formability simulations
Technical collaboration with toolmakers and engineering teams during build phases
Support of tool trials, optimisation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
Maintenance of design standards, version control, and technical documentation

What Sets You Apart

You possess more than software expertise.
You understand tooling from a manufacturing perspective and know how design decisions ultimately influence production efficiency, quality, maintenance requirements, and project cost.
You likely have:

A minimum of 5 years' experience designing both injection moulds and metal press tools
Strong experience with progressive die design and strip layout development
Tool, Jig & Die Maker experience
Advanced proficiency in Mastercam (2022 or later)
Strong CAD capability using SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Fusion
Excellent understanding of GD&T principles
Deep knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment processes, and polymer characteristics
Practical understanding of CNC machining, wire cutting, EDM, and toolroom operations
The ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges and deliver practical engineering solutions

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Some roles ask you to maintain.
Others allow you to create.
This opportunity offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise directly influences product quality, manufacturing performance, and commercial success. You'll join an environment that values precision engineering, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
If you're passionate about designing tooling that performs flawlessly long after it leaves the drawing board, we'd like to connect with you.
Please send your CV to
If you have not received a response within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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