Process Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Process Engineer

Salary: Depending on Experience (Between £30-38k Per Annum)

Reports to: Engineering Supervisor

Hours:

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  Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:30 (45-minute lunch)

  
  




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  Friday: 07:00 - 12:00

  
  




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  Total: 40 hours/week

  
  

Role Overview

This is a hands-on position focused on supporting and improving production processes on the shop floor. The successful candidate will be a key part of the engineering team, with a particular focus on rubber moulding technologies.

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for new rubber moulded components and related assembly operations.

  
  




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  Work with various rubber moulding methods, including:

  
  

  
  
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    Injection moulding

    
    

  
  

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    Compression moulding

    
    

  
  

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    Transfer moulding

    
    

  
  

  
  




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  Support product validation through rubber testing and measurement in collaboration with the in-house lab and engineering team.

  
  




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  Oversee processes involving rubber-to-metal or multi-substrate bonding.

  
  




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  Coordinate with the CAD and tooling teams on tooling design and development.

  
  




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  Define finishing and inspection requirements for production parts.

  
  




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  Troubleshoot and resolve production issues by analyzing moulding process parameters and implementing corrective actions.

  
  




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  Train production staff on moulding processes to ensure smooth transition from development to manufacturing.

  
  

Requirements

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  Background in engineering or equivalent practical experience in rubber moulding processes.

  
  




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  Strong hands-on experience with rubber machinery and moulding equipment.

  
  




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  Solid understanding of critical quality characteristics in rubber-based components.

  
  




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  Effective project and time management skills with a focus on meeting customer expectations.

  
  




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  Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.

  
  

If you feel this role aligns with you skills and expertise please feel free to contact me on 01455 242 070 for confidental chat or just apply to the advert. Looking forward to hearing from you shortly.