Injection Moulding Shift Process Engineer

Staffline; Burntwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturer is seeking an Injection Moulding Shift Process Engineer to optimise injection moulding processes and manage production performance. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in injection machines and robotics programming. This role offers a competitive salary from £45,000 to £52,000 and benefits like ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential bonus

Defined contribution pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Full understanding of injection process parameters.
• Competent in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint programs.
• Experienced in motivating a manufacturing group.

Responsibilities

• Optimising injection moulding processes.
• Coaching operators in technical aspects.
• Leading continuous improvement teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of injection machines

Lean manufacturing concepts

Robotics programming

Management and improvement of production performance

MPR/MPS systems

Education

PTL level 4 minimum requirement

Tools

Engel Viper

Sepro – MPA

Job description

Job Title: Injection Moulding Shift Process Engineer

Location: Staffordshire

Position Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: 2 Shift Pattern (6-2, 2-10)

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000

A well-established UK manufacturer of plastic and composite components is seeking a dedicated Shift Process Enginer to join their production team. The company supplies critical components to industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimising injection moulding processes, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring quality, cost and delivery performance are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Take direction from VSM Flow Manager
• Ensure H&S standards during planning and implementation stages
• Active participation in audits to maintain stability within the standard processes.
• Coach and develop Operator A (Injection) in the technical aspects of their role
• Maintain MPS standards and adherence
• Ensure scrap targets within the VSM flow are achieved or bettered
• Problem solving against deviations in daily management system (SDCA)
• Work with multiple projects leading continuous improvement teams (Quality, Cost, Delivery)
• Lead or participate in problem solving activities to solve customer concerns or rectify internal non‑conformances
• Design and implementation of standard processes with Value Added activities and ergonomic improvements.
• Create, improve & manage a robust TPM activity within the injection machines, tools and robots.
• Calculate manpower and capacity requirements according to internal needs
• Liaise with Suppliers to ensure that activities are commencing on‑time and in‑line with requirements
• Support new projects department on the creation of the injection parameters process.
• Participate in the FMEA process for current and new projects.
• Assess products and processes by doing feasibility studies.
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the company

Qualifications / Experience

• Full understanding & technical knowledge of injection machines (ENGEL, KRAUSS MAFFEI, DEMAG, SANDRETTO), injection process parameters, robot programming, injection problem solving, injection and paint defects.
• Robot Programming – Sepro – MPA, S900, Visual 2 – Engel Viper
• MRP/MPS systems (preferably Baan)
• Competent in Excel / Word / Power‑point programmes
• Lean manufacturing concepts – standard work, 5s+P, SMED, TPM
• TQM within injection process
• Experienced in managing and improving production performance of Injection process.
• Experienced in motivating and developing a manufacturing group to perform in a fast‑paced environment
• TPQ, TMP, DOE systems
• PTL level 4 minimum requirement

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities (depending on company policy)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development (e.g., forklift, crane, first aid)
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and tooling technology
• Company‑provided workwear and PPE

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on 01453 829776, or email [e-mail]