Mould Engineer

Sierra 57 Consult; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Wellbeing committee

Engagement initiatives

Referral programme

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult is seeking a Mould Engineer for a UK injection moulding manufacturer, to drive tooling design, NPI projects and mould qualification across multiple plants. The role requires travel across the three sites and occasional overseas design review travel to China. You will work with CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and collaborate with quality, operations and design teams to optimise tooling and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in low/high-pressure injection or compression moulding.
• Experience with thermoplastic and/or thermosetting tooling processes.
• Strong CAD in AutoCAD/SolidWorks; familiar with PDM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of new moulds with suppliers and modify tooling.
• Select materials and manufacturing methods for mould construction.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation.
• Ensure moulds meet quality standards.
• Lead tooling introduction projects (NPI, replacement, optimisation) in stage-gate process.
• Liaise with toolmakers to refine designs for cost and manufacturability.
• Contribute to mould qualification activities (DIOPQ, IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Support standard procedures for mould handling.
• Introduce new techniques to extend mould life.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address defects.
• Contribute to training plans for production and maintenance.

Skills

CAD skills

Mould tooling

NPI management

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Job description

Job Overview

Working with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer we are looking for a Mould Engineer to join their team at a time of growth and business development.

Benefits

• A range of healthcare options
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies

Remit

This role would suit a Process Engineer with a strong tooling and NPI background within injection moulding or compression moulding environments.

The right candidate should have a background in injection moulding tooling, tool design, NPI project management, supplier liaison, and mould qualification within a manufacturing setting.

This role would be a great opportunity for an injection moulding engineer with a tooling bias to join a forward-thinking and growing company that places strong importance on developing and training its staff. Having the flexibility for travel supporting the 3 x plant locations and some overseas design review travel to China.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of new moulds with suppliers and modify existing tooling based on product requirements
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods for mould construction
• Prepare and manage technical documentation
• Ensure all moulds meet company and industry quality standards
• Lead tooling introduction projects (NPI, replacement, and optimisation) within a stage-gate process
• Liaise with international and domestic toolmakers to review and refine tool designs for quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability
• Contribute to mould qualification activities (DIOPQ, IQ/OQ/PQ) and shop-floor optimisation support
• Support engineering in developing standard procedures and best practices for mould handling and tool introductions
• Introduce new techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and extend mould life
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to address defects or non-conformances
• Contribute to training plans for production and maintenance teams on proper mould care and handling

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in low/high-pressure injection moulding and/or compression moulding
• Proven experience with thermoplastic and/or thermosetting tooling processes
• Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and familiarity with PDM systems
• Knowledge of mould flow simulation (desirable)
• Strong understanding of materials science, machining processes, and mould manufacturing methods
• Experience with structured tooling qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ/DIOPQ desirable)
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods (preferred)

Eligibility

For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK