Technical Manager - Injection Moulding Excellence

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in connectivity solutions based in Manchester seeks a Connectivity Products & Solutions expert. This role involves driving technical innovation in injection moulding operations for sectors like Automotive and Medical. Candidates should have a degree in Polymer Science & Engineering and be certified in Injection Moulding technologies. The position offers a salary around £60,000 plus bonus and benefits, in a collaborative, agile work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Polymer Science & Engineering or related discipline.
• Certified in Injection Moulding technologies (PTIC, IMT4, RJG, Master Moulder or equivalent).
• Deep working knowledge of thermoplastics processing and tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement advanced process control strategies.
• Standardize best-in-class parameters for tooling and material selection.
• Collaborate with NPD, Tooling, and Marketing on high-precision equipment.

Skills

Process control strategies

Statistical process control

Data-driven root cause analysis

Injection moulding technologies

Education

Degree in Polymer Science & Engineering

Job description

Overview

Connectivity Products & Solutions role based in Manchester. c. £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits.

Join a UK market leader in high-performance connectivity components, backed by a global manufacturing powerhouse. Drive technical innovation across injection moulding operations for demanding sectors such as Automotive, Defense, Medical & Green Energy.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement advanced process control strategies in conjunction with Process Development, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Standardise best-in-class parameters for tooling, material selection, process stability, and personnel capability across high-volume production.
• Collaborate with NPD, Tooling, Product Design, and Marketing to specify and commission high-precision capital equipment for new manufacturing technologies.
• Lead and technically mentor a specialist team of Setters, Materials Experts, and Tooling Engineers focused on innovation, training, and process optimisation.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Polymer Science & Engineering or a related discipline.
• Certified in Injection Moulding technologies (PTIC, IMT4, RJG, Master Moulder or equivalent).
• Deep working knowledge of thermoplastics processing, tooling design, mold flow analysis, and closed-loop process controls.
• Strong competence in statistical process control, DOE, and data-driven root cause analysis.
• Technically credible and influential at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership.

Company Overview

£75M UK operation with access to global R&D and manufacturing resources. State-of-the-art facilities delivering B2B engineered solutions with rigorous quality standards. Agile, low-bureaucracy culture that rewards expertise, initiative, and collaboration.

Application Details

Submit your CV in Word format referencing job code 10069. Please include current remuneration details.