Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Location: South Wales

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: From £40,000 DOE 

An established and growing manufacturing business in South Wales is looking to bring an Injection Moulding Process Engineer into their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced process engineer to take ownership of moulding process optimisation, support new product introductions, and drive improvements in quality and efficiency within a high-performing technical team. This role offers the opportunity to develop into a Technical Manager position. 

Responsibilities - Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Set up and fine-tune injection moulding machines for optimal cycle times and product quality

Analyse and improve current processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Support production teams with hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving

Conduct trials and validations for new tools, materials, and product launches

Collaborate with internal departments including tooling, maintenance, and quality

Work closely with partner facility to implement best practices at the Hengoed site

Develop and maintain process documentation such as setup sheets, validation reports, and work instructions

Support tooling trials and participate in design reviews for manufacturability and process capability

Perform process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process-related issues

Monitor and report on KPIs including scrap, cycle time, and downtime

Identify and implement cost savings and efficiency improvements

Promote knowledge sharing and skill development across the technical department

Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities

Requirements - Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Previous experience in injection moulding process engineering within a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of polymer materials, mould tool design, and moulding machine operation

Proficient in process analysis and validation tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA)

Familiarity with automation and robotics in moulding operations is advantageous

Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications - Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field

Technical certifications in injection moulding (e.g. RJG, G&A) are a strong advantage

Knowledge of regulated industry standards such as ISO 13485 (medical devices) is beneficial

Benefits - Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Competitive salary depending on experience

Opportunity to work in a technically challenging and rewarding environment

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive team and collaborative working culture

Career progression potential within a growing business

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on (phone number removed), or email  

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