Injection mould setter

Injection Mould Press Engineer

Location: Waterlooville

Pay: £20.00 per hour

Company: V3 Recruitment (on behalf of our client)

V3 Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Injection Mould Press Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Waterlooville. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong injection moulding experience to join a high-volume production environment.

Role Purpose

The Injection Mould Press Engineer is responsible for the setup, operation, optimisation, and maintenance of injection moulding presses to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

This role plays a key part in maintaining stable processes, delivering consistent cycle times, producing high-quality parts, and supporting continuous improvement across the moulding department.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out setup, start-up, and shutdown of injection moulding presses in line with work instructions

Install, secure, and remove mould tools safely and efficiently

Set and adjust machine parameters including temperatures, speeds, pressures, cooling, and clamp force

Perform first-off checks and complete all required documentation

Optimise cycle times and process parameters to improve efficiency and quality

Troubleshoot moulding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, warpage, and contamination

Support improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and overall production performance

Inspect moulds, hot runners, and ancillary equipment for wear or damage

Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks

Work closely with Toolroom and Engineering teams on tool changes, repairs, and modifications

Ensure all parts meet quality standards and specifications

Support root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and other problem-solving tools

Support new product trials, process development, and documentation

Follow all health and safety procedures at all times

Skills & Experience Essential

Previous experience setting and operating injection moulding machines

Strong knowledge of plastics processing, materials, and machine parameters

Ability to read engineering drawings and process documentation

Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills

Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Skills & Experience Desirable

Qualification in Polymer Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Experience working with robots, sprue pickers, conveyors, and ancillary equipment

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SMED, 5S, or continuous improvement processes

Experience working within ISO 9001 environments

Forklift or overhead crane certification

Personal Attributes

Methodical and well-organised

Hands-on problem solver

Strong communicator and team player

Able to work calmly under pressure

Quality and safety focused

Proactive and improvement-driven

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Stable, consistent moulding processes

Reduced scrap, downtime, and cycle times

Efficient and accurate tool changes

Achievement of daily output and quality targets

Strong collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams

If you're an experienced Injection Mould Press Engineer looking for a new opportunity in a growing manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent