Process Specialist Engineer - Injection Moulding

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Job summary

Ntice Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Processing Specialist - Injection Moulding in Gauteng (Brakpan) to lead hands‑on plastics processing, mould optimisation and production performance improvements. The role focuses on process optimisation, setup improvements and close collaboration with maintenance and shift teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in injection moulding and IML, with strong polymer and mould knowledge and a willingness to work overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• Mechanical Engineering, BTech Mechanical or Artisan background is needed.
• Extensive experience in advanced plastics processing within an injection moulding environment.
• Injection moulding machine setting experience is essential.
• In-Mould Labelling (IML) experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of polymer technology, extruders and injection moulds.

Responsibilities

• Optimise injection moulding processes, including setup and cycle-time improvements.
• Manage and optimise moulds to maximise efficiency and longevity.
• Conduct mould, material and process trials.
• Collaborate with Maintenance on mould and machinery maintenance.
• Troubleshoot injection moulding machinery and attend to breakdowns when required.
• Work with Shift Teams, Team Leaders and Setters to optimise production performance.
• Train and develop machine setters.
• Support continuous improvement, R&D and quality initiatives.

Skills

Injection moulding

Robotics

Process optimisation

Mould efficiency

Production performance

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Mechanical Engineering, BTech Mechanical

Artisan

Tools

Injection moulding machines

IML equipment

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Processing Specialist - Injection Moulding

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
Shift: Straight Shift | Overtime paid when worked
Reporting to: Plant Manager

A leading plastics manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Processing Specialist - Injection Moulding to join their operation. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on injection moulding, robotics, process optimisation, mould efficiency and production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise injection moulding processes, including setup and cycle-time improvements.
• Manage and optimise moulds to maximise efficiency and longevity.
• Conduct mould, material and process trials.
• Work closely with Maintenance on mould and machinery maintenance.
• Troubleshoot injection moulding machinery and attend to breakdowns when required.
• Work with Shift Teams, Team Leaders and Setters to optimise production performance.
• Train and develop machine setters.
• Support continuous improvement, R&D and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Mechanical Engineering, BTech Mechanical/ Artisan
• Mechanical background essential.
• Extensive experience in advanced plastics processing within an injection moulding environment.
• Injection moulding machine setting experience essential.
• In-Mould Labelling (IML) experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of polymer technology, extruders and injection moulds.
• Experience in maintenance management.
• Sound knowledge of ISO procedures.
• Strong analytical, logical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.

If you have strong hands‑on injection moulding experience combined with IML, robotics and mould optimisation expertise, we would like to hear from you.