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Toolmaking & Design

We connect organisations with toolmakers who design and create moulds and tools that keep manufacturing precise and reliable.

At McGlynn Personnel, toolmaking & design focuses on the expertise behind jigs, fixtures, dies and moulds that underpin efficient production. We work with manufacturers that depend on robust, accurately designed tooling to maintain quality, minimise downtime and support new product introductions.

Our emphasis is on toolmakers and designers who can move from concept and CAD through to manufacturing, fitting and validation, collaborating closely with engineering, production and maintenance teams.

  • Shortlists centred on hands-on toolroom experience, CAD/CAM skills and practical understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Support for roles across mould tooling, press tools, jigs, fixtures and special-purpose tooling.
  • Balanced focus on design quality, fit and function, maintainability and long-term reliability in production.

Our Toolmaking & Design

Our toolmaking & design focus supports organisations that rely on well-designed tools and moulds to keep production stable and efficient. We help employers build teams that can design, manufacture, maintain and improve tooling, and we support professionals who want to grow their careers in precision engineering and toolroom environments.

How We Work

  1. 1. Understand Your Tooling Landscape

    We review the types of tools, moulds and fixtures you use, along with production volumes and product complexity.

  2. 2. Define Role Scope

    We clarify whether roles focus on new tool design, manufacture, repair, improvement projects or a combination of these.

  3. 3. Map Skills and Technologies

    We identify required CAD/CAM packages, machining methods, materials and tolerance levels needed for effective tooling.

  4. 4. Source and Assess Toolmakers

    We source toolmakers and designers and assess their technical background, problem solving and communication with production teams.

  5. 5. Coordinate Interviews and Shopfloor Visits

    We arrange interviews and, where appropriate, site visits so both sides can discuss tooling challenges and expectations in context.

  6. 6. Review Performance and Future Needs

    We follow up after placement to understand how new hires support tooling performance and refine future recruitment with you.