Mould Setter / Mould Technician Roles
Mould Process Engineer Full Time
Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established global injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Mould Process Engineer to join their team to support continued business growth.
Remit:
- This position will suit an experienced Mould Process Engineer with proven experience in new mould tooling development, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Candidates MUST HAVE a minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience within a technical injection moulding environment
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced injection moulding professional to join a forward-thinking company during an exciting time of business growth for the company group
Role:
- As Mould Process Engineer you will provide moulding expertise from RFQ stage, leading all trial and process development activities integrating new tools into production
- Collaboration with Tooling Engineers on new tool designs to ensure that mould processing requirements are considered and incorporated at tool design (GA) stage
- Reviewing customer CAD data to determine manufacturability
- Providing input and practical guidance when reviewing Moldflow simulation results ahead of new tool manufacture
- Conducting injection moulding optimisation studies to drive robust process development, meeting defined cost and quality targets
- Attending offsite tool trials (both UK and overseas travel as required) with full accountability for setting and tracking of trial objectives
- Creating and maintaining detailed process development documentation, to agreed company standards and formats
- Ensuring successful integration with associated in line processes, related assembly equipment and EOAT
- Providing expert injection moulding advice during the development of new products or engineering changes
- Liaise and communicate with cross functional departments, customers, suppliers and service providers as required to fulfil the needs of the role
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of 5+ years in a technical injection moulding environment
- Strong proven experience in new injection mould tool development, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to self-manage and work well in a fast paced collaborative team environment
- A working knowledge of commodity and engineering polymers
- Previous experience of working within a high-volume manufacturing environment with associated assembly, joining and painting processes a distinct advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to present data effectively, using it to drive decisions within agreed deadlines
- Industry recognised professional moulding accreditation is desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of measurement methods, quality tools and basic statistical concepts
