NPI Tooling Engineer

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an NPI Tooling Engineer to oversee project management of mould tooling. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD experience and a background in injection moulding. Responsibilities include conducting DFM, supporting design activities, and managing tooling projects to ensure on-time delivery. A robust knowledge of tooling machinery and experience in project management are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software is essential.
• Strong technical acumen with attention to detail is required.
• Demonstrable experience in injection mould tooling and processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling projects from quotation to production.
• Support design and tooling activities for internal teams.
• Liaise with customers and third-party companies.

Skills

CAD software

Injection mould tooling knowledge

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Industry recognized injection moulding qualifications

Tools

Injection mould tooling machinery

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

Key Words: NPI Tooling Engineer, NPI Engineer, NPI Process Engineer, NPI Tooling Manager, Technical Manager, NPI Project Manager, Injection Moulding, Mould Tooling Engineer, Plastics

FOOTER

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Sierra 57 Consult

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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