Lead Moulding Engineer: Tooling & Process Innovation

Real; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking an experienced engineer with 5-7 years in moulding, extrusion or polymer manufacturing. You will drive technical design for new tools, integrate tooling into production, and lead cross-functional projects to ensure on-time delivery within budget while maintaining quality compliance.

You will collaborate with Quality, Production and Engineering to optimise processes, manage CAPA and ensure safe operations in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of molding, extrusion and polymer processes.
• Strong analytical problem solving; statistics knowledge advantageous.
• Project management, product tech transfer/NPI and validation experience desirable.
• Results driven with ability to prioritise and deliver on time/budget.
• Good understanding of quality systems; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with quality to ensure product attributes meet specifications.
• Maintain day-to-day preventative and demand maintenance of equipment.
• Liaise with Production to maximise equipment performance.
• Maintain records and documentation on engineering procedures and maintenance.
• Lead technical design and project planning for new mould tools.
• Integrate new injection mould tooling and equipment into processes.
• Provide technical oversight on lines, investigate yields and quality trends.
• Prepare CAPA plans and implement per timelines.
• Lead projects against milestones and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ensure on-time and within-budget project delivery; manage metrology in product development.
• Decide mould design and steel adjustments to meet tight tolerances.
• Establish calibration, maintenance and spare parts programmes; ensure compliance.

Skills

Molding processes

Extrusion

Polymer technologies

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Quality systems

Communication skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Engineering degree

5-7 years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Real is seeking an experienced engineer with 5-7 years in moulding, extrusion or polymer manufacturing. You will drive technical design for new tools, integrate tooling into production, and lead cross-functional projects to ensure on-time delivery within budget while maintaining quality compliance.

You will collaborate with Quality, Production and Engineering to optimise processes, manage CAPA and ensure safe operations in line with regulatory requirements.