Mould Engineer

Job Overview:  Working with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer we are looking for a Mould Engineer to join their team at a time of growth and business development.

 

Benefits:

• A range of healthcare options
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies

 

Remit:

•  This role would suit a Process Engineer with a strong tooling and NPI background within injection moulding or compression moulding environments
• The right candidate should have a background in injection moulding tooling, tool design, NPI project management, supplier liaison, and mould qualification within a manufacturing setting
• This role would be a great opportunity for an injection moulding engineer with a tooling bias to join a forward-thinking and growing company that places strong importance on developing and training its staff
• Having the flexibility for travel supporting the 3 x plant locations and some overseas design review travel to China

 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee design of new moulds with suppliers and modify existing tooling based on product requirements
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods for mould construction
• Prepare and manage technical documentation
• Ensure all moulds meet company and industry quality standards
• Lead tooling introduction projects (NPI, replacement, and optimisation) within a stage-gate process
• Liaise with international and domestic toolmakers to review and refine tool designs for quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability
• Contribute to mould qualification activities (DIOPQ, IQ/OQ/PQ) and shop-floor optimisation support
• Support engineering in developing standard procedures and best practices for mould handling and tool introductions
• Introduce new techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and extend mould life
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to address defects or non-conformances
• Contribute to training plans for production and maintenance teams on proper mould care and handling

 

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in low/high-pressure injection moulding and/or compression moulding
• Proven experience with thermoplastic and/or thermosetting tooling processes
• Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and familiarity with PDM systems
• Knowledge of mould flow simulation (desirable)
• Strong understanding of materials science, machining processes, and mould manufacturing methods
• Experience with structured tooling qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ/DIOPQ desirable)
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods (preferred)

 

Key Words: “Mould Engineer”, “Tooling Engineer”, “Injection Moulding Engineer”, “Mould Design Specialist”, “Tooling Development”, “NPI Tooling Engineer”, “Mould Optimisation Engineer”, “Manufacturing Tool Engineer”, “Process & Tooling Engineer”, “Mould Qualification Specialist”