Moulding Engineer

Real Staffing; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineer to partner with quality and production to ensure moulding processes meet specifications and performance targets. You will drive maintenance programs, manage projects to milestones and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

The role requires knowledge of molding, extrusion and polymer technologies, plus CAD experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification in engineering/science/moulding.
• Degree level preferable.
• 5-7 years+ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of molding, extrusion and/or polymer processes.
• Experience with project/process management and technology transfer/NPI.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with AutoCad and Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with quality to ensure product attributes and performance meet specifications.
• Maintain records and documentation on relevant engineering procedures and maintenance.
• Lead projects against agreed project milestones.
• Coordinate with internal/external engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Liaise with Marketing, Business Development, Customers, Suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Establish calibration, maintenance and spare parts programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory, GMP requirements and AbbVie policies.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Quality systems knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Degree level preferable

Tools

AutoCad

Solidworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• To partner with quality to ensure product attributes and performance achieve all specifications.
• To ensure the performance of day to day preventative and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing equipment.
• To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximised.
• To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering
• Procedures and preventative/ demand maintenance.
• To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining trouble shooting, and installing/commissioning equipment.
• Technical design making and project planning for new mould tools and processes.
• Integration of new Injection Mould tooling and equipment in manufacturing processes.
• Technical oversight on existing lines, investigation yields and quality trends.
• Prepare appropriate CAPA plans and implement per timelines.
• Leading projects against agreed project milestones.
• Partnering with Marketing and Business Development, Customers, Suppliers, Vendors and Internal Cross-Functional teams as required.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on-time and within budget according to business requirements.
• Coordination and analysis of metrology measurements during product development phases.
• Decision making on mould design and steel adjustments to meet tight tolerances.
• Establish calibration, preventive maintenance and spare parts programmes.
• Ensure compliance with calibration and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.
• Ensuring compliance with all Quality, Regulatory, GMP requirements and adherence to all AbbVie policies and relevant legislation.
• Participate in Risk Management activities as required.

Essential Requirements

• A relevant technical qualification in engineering/science/moulding.
• Degree Level preferable and or relevant experience.
• 5-7 years+ relevant experience.

Experience Required

Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of molding, extrusion and/or polymer processes and technologies.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills; statistics knowledge/experience would be advantageous.
• Previous project/process management, product technology transfer /NPI and validation experience is desirable.
• Results driven with proven ability to prioritize work.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Good working knowledge of quality systems would be helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Solidworks is a benefit.