Injection Molding - Process Engineer

Utz Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking an Injection Molding | Process Engineer in Edinburgh, UK. The role involves supporting manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and 2+ years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in injection molding process engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in injection molding process accepted.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and direct Process Engineers and technicians.
• Maintain and develop injection molding processes.
• Analyze data to guide improvement plans for quality and cost reduction.

Skills

Team communication

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Engineering

Associate Degree

Job description

Injection Molding | Process Engineer

Specializes in designing and implementing the manufacturing processes for the injection molding department. Driver of safety, continuous improvement objectives, quality control standards, and process activities for engineering technicians and process technicians. Supports the improvement of operations and reducing operating costs.

• Provide support and direction to Process Engineers, PE technicians, process technicians, and production personnel as needed
• Develop and maintain injection molding processes and new manufacturing methods
• Provide course of action for manufacturing issues, out-of-control processes, and quality discrepancies
• Applying root cause analysis practice to solve problems
• Gather and analyze data for understanding and guiding improvement plans for key process indicators including quality, scrap, cycle time, and cost reduction
• Support standardization of equipment and procedures to meet Utz Global and Fit-4-Future initiatives
• Support new mold launches and samplings
• Key user of MES, Authentig, and remote maintenance
• Knowledge source for plant-wide system processes (i.e. Oni, Motan, etc.)
• Interface with various vendors for services, equipment, and capital improvement
• Maintain current documentation used and continue to develop new resources and SOP’s necessary to support process functions and maintain project deadlines
• Work closely with Injection Molding Manager to create and drive employee development plans for applicable team members.
• Provide on-sight training for technical staff as needed as part of employee development
• Assist in maintaining machines and equipment
• Part of a cross‑functional team working with Maintenance, Tooling, Design Engineering, and Automation to address issues, complete project goals, and develop improvement ideas
• Capital improvement projects (selection, justification, quoting, installation) and working within budgetary requirements
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Technical, Engineering) preferred Associate Degree considered
• 2 years of experience in injection molding process engineering or
• 7+ years of experience in injection molding process with aptitude to above requirements
• Must be able to communicate well with various team members and present information in a clear, concise manner to all aspects of the organization
• Must follow established company guidelines and perform duties in a satisfactory manner

Any applicant who is interested in this position may apply to the following individual for consideration

Rosamaria Pedreros, HR Manager

Georg Utz, Inc.

812-344-7340

Rosamaria.Pedreros(at)utzgroup.com