Tooling Project Engineer – Global Plastics

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Project Engineer to join a global leader in the biopharma and laboratory sector. This role sits within the Global Plastics Group and will focus on delivering high-quality injection mould tooling projects that support the full product lifecycle.

The Role

You will lead the development and delivery of injection mould tools for plastic components used in single-use products. Working on Product Lifecycle Management projects, you’ll ensure new tooling for existing products meets the highest standards of quality, cost-efficiency, and durability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end tooling projects for injection moulded components
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Operations, and global stakeholders
• Support design for manufacture and industrialisation of plastic parts
• Source and develop tooling suppliers, ensuring alignment to company standards
• Lead tooling qualification activities (FOT, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, PPAP)
• Drive issue resolution and continuous improvement across tooling projects
• Review technical drawings and support engineering changes

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing injection mould tooling projects
• Strong understanding of plastic component manufacturing and industrialisation
• Experience working cross-functionally in a global environment
• Knowledge of tooling qualification processes (PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT, etc.)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge products in a growing global industry
• Exposure to international projects and suppliers
• A collaborative, engineering-led environment

Additional Information

• Travel will be required to support supplier visits and site collaboration

Tooling Project Engineer – 6 months contract – Gloucestershire