Injection Moulding Technician

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading injection moulding manufacturing company in Northampton is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to lead process improvements. The role involves technical leadership, optimization initiatives, and training Injection Setters. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in injection moulding, demonstrating skills in process improvement and team leadership. This is a permanent day shift position with opportunities for ongoing development in a growing team.

Benefits

Permanent day shift

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement increases with service

On-site canteen

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven technical injection moulding process improvement experience supported by relevant technical training.
• Injection moulding processing and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection moulding process improvement activities.
• Act as the site technical expert for injection moulding.
• Define and monitor process KPIs, driving corrective actions.
• Oversee the training and development of Injection Setters.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across shifts.

Skills

Injection moulding process improvement

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Technical training and coaching

PC literacy

Presentation and communication skills

Education

Recognised injection moulding qualification

Job description

Overview

Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of automotive components we are looking for an Injection Moulding Technician to join their team.

Benefits

• Permanent day shift
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement increases dependent on length of service
• On site canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join an established & growing team

Remit

• As an Injection Moulding Technician you will be responsible for leading and coordinating injection moulding process improvements.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking injection moulding manufacturer offering a permanent DAY SHIFT
• Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing with good mould setting and processing skills
• This opportunity will suit an Injection Moulding Technician who is looking to continue their development and further their career within the industry

Role

• Lead and coordinate injection moulding process improvement activities to achieve safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
• Act as the site technical expert for injection moulding, providing specialist support to Production Shift Leaders and Setter teams.
• Define, implement, and monitor process KPIs (scrap rates, cycle times, shots to first good part) and drive corrective actions.
• Lead process optimisation initiatives, including cycle time reduction, SMED/tool change improvements, regrind utilisation, robotics, and automation.
• Plan, deliver, and oversee the technical training and development of Injection Setters, including competency assessments and coaching.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects across shifts, assigning and tracking improvement actions.
• Provide technical leadership for new tool, process, and equipment introduction, from design review through trials and production launch.
• Lead on-site and off-site tool trials, analyse performance, and coordinate corrective actions to meet production readiness criteria.
• Establish and maintain technical documentation and trial reports for all injection tools and processes.
• Develop and manage equipment capability assessments and Level 1 TPM activities for machines, tools, and ancillary equipment.
• Define and enforce maintenance standards to sustain tool and process performance.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and equipment to improve process capability and productivity.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with plant leadership to ensure alignment, resourcing, and execution of improvement plans.
• Drive a culture of continuous technical improvement and cross-functional collaboration within the injection moulding function.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven technical injection moulding process improvement experience supported by relevant technical training
• Recognised injection moulding qualification (preferable)
• Injection moulding processing and problem solving skills
• Process optimisation experience
• Team leadership skills
• Technical training and coaching skills
• PC literacy
• Presentation and communication skills

Key Words

“Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Technician”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Mould Setter”, “Senior Setter” “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”, “Automotive”

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Sierra 57 Consult -

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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