Injection Moulding Shift Process Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Norton Canes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing company in Staffordshire is seeking an Injection Moulding Shift Process Engineer to optimize production processes. You will ensure quality and efficiency while coaching operators. Ideal candidates have a strong background in injection moulding and relevant technical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension plan, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Company-provided workwear and PPE

Qualifications

• Full understanding of injection molding processes and machinery.
• Experience in managing and improving production performance.
• Competent in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with H&S standards.
• Participate in audits and maintain process stability.
• Coach and develop operators in technical roles.
• Work on continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Injection machines technical knowledge

Robot Programming

MRP/MPS systems

Lean manufacturing concepts

Production performance management

Excel

Technical problem solving

Education

PTL level 4 minimum requirement

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Injection Moulding Shift Process Engineer

Location: Staffordshire

Position Type: Permanent

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

Hours: 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 Engineer 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 (phone number removed), or email (url removed)

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