Tooling Project Engineer 6758

First Base Employment; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 32,504 - 46,294; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Tooling Project Engineer (Injection Moulding) to oversee the development and management of injection mould tools for plastic components. The role requires strong project management skills and experience with tooling projects. Candidates must have a solid understanding of plastic part design and be willing to travel when needed. This site-based position in Stonehouse offers a 6-month fixed-term contract with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing injection mould tooling projects.
• Strong knowledge of plastic part design and industrialisation.
• Experience working with external toolmakers and international stakeholders.
• Understanding of tool qualification and validation processes.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage injection mould tools for plastic components.
• Support product development in design and industrialisation.
• Procure and supervise injection mould tools as per standards.
• Manage tool qualification activities with engineers.
• Review technical drawings and support Engineering Change Requests.
• Coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Managing injection mould tooling projects

Plastic part design and industrialisation

Working with external toolmakers

Tool qualification processes

Project management and coordination

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tooling Project Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (site-based)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days

Salary: up to £28.60 per hour

Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term contract

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Development and project management of injection mould tools for plastic components used within the biopharma and laboratory sectors
• Support product development teams in the design and industrialisation of plastic parts, with a strong focus on manufacturability and technology selection
• Procure, supervise, and develop injection mould tools in line with company standards
• Manage tool qualification activities including FOT, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP, working alongside Qualification and Process Engineers
• Review and approve technical drawings and support Engineering Change Requests
• Coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring effectiveness and compliance
• Work closely with global teams across Product Development, Project Management, Operations and Quality

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing injection mould tooling projects
• Strong knowledge of plastic part design and industrialisation
• Experience working with external toolmakers and international stakeholders
• Understanding of tool qualification and validation processes
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and site meetings when required

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Andrew on 01453 755330.