Mould Process Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Spelsbury, Oxfordshire

Company

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd

Salary

£40000 - £45000/annum See advert

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer of safety critical components, we are looking for a skilled Mould Process Engineer to join their team.

Benefits:

* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Group Life Assurance
* Good Pension Scheme
* Range of Employer Discounts
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Company Performance Bonus
* Extensive Training & Development Opportunities
* Free Refreshments

Business scope: Further to expansion and growth, this business are heavily investing in their people and culture, upskilling and further progressing their knowledge bank and competence within this lean manufacturing plant, utilising UKs leading Plastics & Award winning Sierra 57 Consults training division.

The following courses being delivered & accredited to CPD IOM3 standard:

Promoting =

* Fundamentals Principles of Pressure & Speed

* Mould Protection principles

* Machine Design & Construction

* Importance of Process Monitoring

* Clamp Force & Shot Weight calculation

* Importance principles of Machine Control

* The importance of Quality

* Tooling Care & Maintenance

* Safe startup & shut-down procedure

* Material concepts ( Basics, Polymers & Additives, Morphology & Crystallinity, TG & Design Influence )

* Fluid Dynamics principles

* Scientific Process Set-up

Role:

* As Mould Process Engineer you will provide technical support as the moulding SME for production and the development of robust injection moulding processes for all injection mould tooling in-line with industry standards

* In the role of Mould Process Engineer you will develop moulding solutions for new & existing projects ensuring that these systems are robust solutions to produce products at required quality in line with business commitments

* To support the introduction of all ancillary moulding process equipment as determined through project lifecycle

* Undertake & lead mould trials adopting a proactive approach in the moulding area and off site if & when required

* Develop moulding process solutions for new projects and current production tooling including machine moves & revalidations ensuring that these are robust solutions to produce products to the required quality in line with business commitments

* To actively support the moulding process development approach, establishing systems and processes as required

* Ensure all Mould trial request documents are correct upon receipt, reviewing with the originator if /as required

* To make sure that all process/ tool mounting and operating information is captured and documented ready for the handover training process

* To have input into the generation of appropriate moulding process handover packages ensuring what is compiled and transferred into manufacturing facilitates a smooth handover and compliance in production

* To assess current machine capabilities when required to support business development activities, new project developments and continuous improvement activities including scrap, downtime and costs reduction

* To provide support & input into capacity planning and machine utilisation

* To advise as required during the development of new parts and tools to ensure new tooling and processes are right first time

* To support production, tooling & maintenance as and when required adhering to all relevant protocols and procedures

* As the SME provide mentoring, support & troubleshooting guidance to on-shift production staff. This will include training and supporting upskilling of Setters, supporting barrel cleans and IMM maintenance as needed

* Help to develop training materials and procedures and undertake as required internally and with support from external providers

Experience:

* Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications
* Demonstrable practical experience in the development of injection mould tooling * systems and processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment
* Significant and demonstrable experience in moulding process development in a manufacturing environment
* Highly logical thinking and a creative approach to problem solving
* Ability to manage detail in defined work area
* Experienced with safe working practises
* Experience in medical device moulding environment
* Ability to summarise, consolidate and report effectively

Key Words: Mould Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Mould Process Technician, Injection Moulding Technician, Process Technician, Mould Technician, Injection Moulding, Plastics, Injection Moulding

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.

For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK

Sierra 57 Consult

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving licence, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email and faxed copies are acceptable.

Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.

If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, ie salary, location, job roles

Benefits: See advert