Mould Engineer

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Tallington; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare options

Wellbeing committees

Engagement programmes

Employee referrals

Family-friendly policies

Resumo da oferta

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd is seeking a Mould Engineer for an injection moulding manufacturer, joining a growing team to drive tooling, NPI and enhancements.

You will oversee mould design with suppliers, lead stage-gate tooling projects, and travel between three UK plants and occasional design reviews in China.

Qualificações

• 3+ years in injection or compression moulding environments.
• Experience with thermoplastic and/or thermosetting tooling processes.
• Strong CAD skills and familiarity with PDM systems.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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

Conhecimentos

Injection moulding

CAD skills

NPI project management

Supplier liaison

IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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).

Key Words

• \"Mould Engineer\"
• \"Tooling Engineer\"
• \"Injection Moulding Engineer”
• “Mould Design Specialist”
• “Tooling Development\"
• \"NPI Tooling Engineer”
• “Mould Optimisation Engineer”
• “Manufacturing Tool Engineer”
• “Process & Tooling Engineer”
• “Mould Qualification Specialist\"

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