Moulding Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Sligo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Sligo is seeking an experienced Moulding Engineer to join our manufacturing operation on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on injection moulding processes, tooling and equipment support in a highly regulated environment.

You will optimise moulding processes, troubleshoot issues, lead root-cause investigations, support trials and NPI, and work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Tooling teams to deliver quality, compliant output.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, Plastics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in injection moulding within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of moulding processes, tooling and process optimisation.
• Experience with validation and qualification activities is highly desirable.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, medical device or other regulated environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for injection moulding processes, tooling and equipment.
• Optimise moulding processes to improve quality, yield, cycle times and overall efficiency.
• Troubleshoot moulding and process issues and lead structured root-cause investigations.
• Support mould trials, process validation, qualification and equipment start-up activities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering improvement projects.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Tooling teams to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, specifications and technical reports.
• Support deviations, CAPAs and change controls where required.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP, quality, health & safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Injection moulding knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Polymer/Plastics Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Moulding Engineer – 12-Month Contract

Location: Sligo

We are seeking an experienced Moulding Engineer to join a leading manufacturing operation in Sligo on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong injection moulding experience to work within a highly regulated and technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for injection moulding processes, tooling and equipment.
• Optimise moulding processes to improve quality, yield, cycle times and overall efficiency.
• Troubleshoot moulding and process issues and lead structured root-cause investigations.
• Support mould trials, process validation, qualification and equipment start-up activities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering improvement projects.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Tooling teams to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, specifications and technical reports.
• Support deviations, CAPAs and change controls where required.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP, quality, health & safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, Plastics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in injection moulding within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of moulding processes, tooling and process optimisation.
• Experience with validation and qualification activities is highly desirable.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, medical device or other regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering results.