Injection Moulding Process Engineer

A leading manufacturer of precision plastic components for global OEMs is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Process Engineer to join their production team.

Up to £52,000 | Monday-Friday (2-shift rotation: 6-2, 2-10) | 37.5 hours per week

In this role, you'll be instrumental in optimising injection moulding processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved.

Injection Moulding Process Engineer duties:

Lead and support multiple continuous improvement projects focused on Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.
Develop, enhance, and maintain a robust Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme across injection moulding machines, tools, and robots.
Contribute to FMEA processes for both current and new projects.
Ensure scrap rate targets within the Value Stream Map (VSM) are met or exceeded.
Coach and mentor Setters on technical and process-related skills.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to resolve customer issues and internal non-conformances.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by conducting tooling trials and process validations.

To succeed in the role of Injection Moulding Process Engineer, you should have:

Proven experience in optimising and managing injection moulding production processes.
Strong technical understanding of injection moulding machinery, process parameters, robot programming, and defect analysis.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Standard Work, 5S+P, SMED, TPM).
Experience with TQM, TPQ, TMP, and DOE systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate strong attention to detail.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking manufacturer where your technical expertise and process leadership will directly impact production performance and business success.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!

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