NPI Tooling Engineer

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Blaguegate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established injection moulding manufacturer seeks an experienced NPI Tooling Engineer. The role involves project management of mould tooling, supporting design and development activities, and ensuring timely project delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong CAD knowledge and a solid injection moulding background, alongside excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company amidst significant growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in injection mould tooling and processing.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage project from quotation stage to launch into production.
• Conduct DFM and Moldflow for New Business Development.
• Support internal cross-functional teams in NPI projects.

Skills

CAD experience

Injection moulding background

Project management

Technical acumen

Excellent communication skills

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Injection moulding qualifications

Job description

Overview

Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an NPI Tooling Engineer with good CAD experience and background in injection moulding.

Remit

• In the role of NPI Tooling Engineer you will be responsible for project management of mould tooling through quotation stage, sourcing, design, development and launch into production
• The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience within injection mould tooling and processing with drive for further development and career progression
• This role will suit a skilled Tooling Engineer with strong injection moulding background who is looking to join a forward‑thinking business at a time of continued business growth

Role

• Support New Business Development activities by conducting DFM and Moldflow and preparation of relevant reports
• Provide Tooling, Part, & Ancillary equipment Design support for NPI, Toolroom and Production Departments
• Liaise with customers and third‑party companies on part and tool design & development related matters
• Support design and tooling related activities for internal cross‑functional teams to ensure NPI projects are on time, in full and on budget
• Travel overseas and within the UK managing tooling to ensure on time, on budget delivery
• Maintain required records for your NPI activities – timing plans, trackers, status reports, etc
• Provide fringe Design and Technical support for the Operations team when necessary
• Act as a liaison between different departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration to align teams towards common project goals
• Champion and enhance departmental documented processes & promote adherence

Experience Requirements

• HNC (or equivalent qualifications) in Engineering
• Industry recognized injection moulding qualifications
• Good working knowledge of injection moulding tooling machinery, process and materials
• Experience with CAD software
• Experience in mould tool design, development and project management
• Strong technical acumen, must be a logical thinker with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills