Senior Moulding

HERO Recruitment Ltd.; Ballina; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment Ltd. in Ireland seeks a Senior Engineer, Moulding to provide technical leadership for injection moulding, tooling, and manufacturing processes across global operations.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and NPD to support product lifecycle activities and drive validated manufacturing processes. The role requires 5-8 years of related experience, strong CAD tooling skills (SolidWorks), and proven project leadership in high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in injection moulding, tooling, process development, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years leading or managing technical projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in injection moulding processes, tooling, qualification, and validation activities.
• Experience with CAD software and technical documentation development.
• Knowledge of project management principles, supplier management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
• Hands-on experience in mould making, process development, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with DOE, DFM, and statistical analysis tools.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD applications, including SolidWorks.
• Experience working with highly automated manufacturing systems and global cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams to meet project objectives and business priorities.
• Manage technical projects from concept through implementation, including scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and deliverables.
• Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and NPD to support product lifecycle activities.
• Provide technical expertise in injection moulding, tooling, component development, and process validation.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management.
• Develop and maintain component specifications, technical drawings, models, process documentation, and validation records.
• Plan and execute prototype, pilot, and proof-of-concept activities to evaluate designs and manufacturing approaches.
• Apply DOE and data-driven methods to improve process capability and performance.
• Oversee mould design, build, qualification, and implementation activities.
• Assess impacts of component changes on manufacturing systems and coordinate required equipment modifications and validations.
• Support introduction of new products, technologies, and process improvements into manufacturing environments.
• Monitor project performance using defined metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain awareness of industry, regulatory, and technology developments relevant to the role.
• Communicate effectively via verbal, written, and presentation-based methods.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support projects and suppliers.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 15 pounds; provide schedule flexibility for critical projects.

Skills

Injection moulding

Tooling

Process development

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

DOE

DFM

Statistical analysis

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Summary

The Senior Engineer, Moulding provides technical leadership for injection moulded components, tooling, and manufacturing processes across global operations. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Research and Development, New Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to support product and process development, validation, commercialization, and continuous improvement. The position leads complex technical projects, drives robust moulding solutions, manages supplier and tooling activities, and ensures the successful introduction and optimization of validated manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams to achieve project objectives and business priorities.
• Manage technical projects from concept through implementation, including scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and deliverables.
• Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Research and Development, and New Product Development to support product lifecycle activities.
• Provide technical expertise in injection moulding, tooling, component development, and process validation.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management activities.
• Develop and maintain component specifications, technical drawings, models, process documentation, and validation records.
• Plan and execute prototype, pilot, and proof-of-concept activities to evaluate designs and manufacturing approaches.
• Apply scientific and data-driven methodologies, including design of experiments and process optimization techniques, to improve process capability and performance.
• Oversee mould design, build, qualification, and implementation activities.
• Assess impacts of component changes on manufacturing systems and coordinate required equipment modifications and validations.
• Support the introduction of new products, technologies, and process improvements into manufacturing environments.
• Monitor project performance using defined metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain awareness of industry, regulatory, and technology developments relevant to the role.
• Communicate effectively through verbal, written, and presentation-based methods.
• Use computer systems and standard business software to perform daily responsibilities.
• Participate in meetings, project reviews, manufacturing assessments, and collaborative activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support projects, suppliers, and business operations.
• Perform occasional physical activities associated with engineering and manufacturing environments, including walking, bending, climbing, and lifting materials or equipment up to approximately 15 pounds.
• Provide schedule flexibility when required to support critical project implementation activities.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.
• Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
• Travel frequently, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 15 pounds may be required.Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate workflow.
• Support product development and design assurance.
• Participating in cross-functional project teams.
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., EU MDR, FDA).
• Education & Work Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in injection moulding, tooling, process development, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or managing technical projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in injection moulding processes, tooling, qualification, and validation activities.
• Experience with CAD software and technical documentation development.
• Knowledge of project management principles, supplier management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in mould making, process development, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with scientific moulding methodologies, design of experiments (DOE), design for manufacturability (DFM), and statistical analysis tools.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD applications, including SolidWorks.
• Experience working with highly automated manufacturing systems and global cross-functional teams.