Injection Molding Process Engineer: Lead Trials & Optimisation

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Charlton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. is seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in injection moulding to lead process optimisation across a modern manufacturing operation in the UK.

You will drive validation activities, machine trials and continuous improvement projects to boost quality and efficiency on a hands-on shop floor. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance and Engineering teams, develop robust process documentation and SOPs, and mentor

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in injection moulding or related engineering fields.
• Hands-on setting, optimisation and troubleshooting of injection moulding machines.
• Knowledge of injection moulding process parameters, tooling and moulding defects.
• Experience with machines such as Arburg, Demag, Engel, Haitian or similar.
• Ability to develop process documentation and manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection moulding process validation, proofing and production readiness activities.
• Conduct mould trials, process trials and machine optimisation projects.
• Troubleshoot moulding, quality and production issues using root cause analysis techniques.
• Optimise cycle times, reduce scrap and improve process stability.
• Support the setting, validation and ongoing optimisation of injection moulding machines.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency projects.
• Support training and development of manufacturing personnel.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
• Work collaboratively across Engineering, Production, Quality and Maintenance functions.

Skills

Injection moulding

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Process documentation

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Polymer Engineering

Tools

Arburg

Demag

Engel

Haitian

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd. is seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in injection moulding to lead process optimisation across a modern manufacturing operation in the UK.

You will drive validation activities, machine trials and continuous improvement projects to boost quality and efficiency on a hands-on shop floor. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance and Engineering teams, develop robust process documentation and SOPs, and mentor