Process Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Injection Mould Process Engineer in Ystrad Mynach. The role involves optimizing injection moulding processes and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates have experience in process engineering and a strong knowledge of polymers and tooling. Benefits include 25 days holiday and enhanced pension scheme. Apply today!

Benefits

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Onsite parking

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in injection moulding process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of polymer materials, tooling design, and moulding machine operation.
• Proficiency in process analysis tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Set up and fine-tune injection moulding machines for optimal cycle times.
• Analyse and improve processes using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Conduct trials and validations for new tools and materials.
• Collaborate with tooling and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction.

Skills

Injection moulding process engineering

Knowledge of polymer materials

Process analysis tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA)

Familiarity with automation and robotics

Job description

Injection Mould Process Engineer

Location: Ystrad Mynach CF82

Commutable from: Hengoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale, Rhymney, Tredegar, Abertillery, Newport, Cardiff, Pontypridd, Llantrisant

Salary: £38-42,000

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Onsite parking
• Excellent training opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with growth plans in place. My client are looking to take on a Process Engineer with an injection mould background. This is a rapidly growing business, who work across a variety of sectors and are in the process of moving into a new sector. This is a role where you will be able to innovate exciting new products which have a positive impact on the end user. With plans in place to increase headcount and turnover, this is a great time to join an innovative and growing business. Apply today!

Role & Responsibilities

• Set up and fine-tune injection moulding machines to achieve optimal cycle times and product quality.
• Analyse and improve existing processes using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Conduct trials and validations for new tools, materials, and processes.
• Collaborate with tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support tooling trials and process development for new products.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and process capability.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events and improvement projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in injection moulding process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of polymer materials, tooling design, and moulding machine operation.
• Proficiency in process analysis tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA).
• Familiarity with automation and robotics in moulding operations is a plus.
• Injection moulding experience.

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

We note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.