Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Reference number: 96401

	West Midlands
	Full Time (Permanent)
	£40,000
	Sierra 57 Consult
	Injection Moulding / Plastics
	15/03/2025
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Job overview

• Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer that specializes in the design and manufacture of custom moulds and precision moulded components, we are looking for a Process Engineer to join their team. 

Company overview

• This position will suit a skilled and experienced Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer or a Mould Technician / Manufacturing Technician looking to further develop to the next level in their career
• Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience within plastic injection moulding manufacturing and demonstrating strong process in optimisation of Mould machines, automation and ancillaries
• Training and career development available for the right applicant

Role responsibilities

• As Process Engineer you will optimise and deliver stable moulding parameters across the site
• In the role of Process Engineer you will support NPI introducing flawless launch programs and platforms
• The successful Process Engineer will Implement and oversee SMED activities across the site
• Develop and Implement Parameter / Process control records whilst updating policies
• Ensure all aspects of 5S (Housekeeping) & Health & Safety are adhered to during the tool change cycle
• Analysing costs and developing improvement plans
• Optimise robot and ancillary equipment maximising output and reducing operating costs
• Develop and implement standard setting sheets across the site
• Develop and implement training needs for technical staff including machine setters and engineers
• Develop and implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) on both moulding tools, robots and other ancillary equipment
• Actively work to reduce scrap, downtime and cycle times across the site
• Run tool trials and tool trial processing when required
• Support and propose CAPEX requirements across the UK
• Support the business with planning, budgeting and resource allocation for process improvements
• Communicate to stakeholders about process improvements and the development of new technology
• People management – set goals for you team, provide training, guidance and support are required
• Absence management – sickness and absence monitoring, return to work and holiday form completion
• Performance management – providing timely and appropriate feedback to individuals on their performance through formal and informal appraisal, involvement in Disciplinary and Grievance as required

Benefits/package

• Pension scheme in line with legal requirements with 5% employee and 4% employer contribution
• Death in Service at 3 x salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme = Remote GP, Physiotherapy, Mental health support, Medical second opinion, lifestyle, financial and wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking
• Free refreshments

Qualifications/experience required

• Good engineering qualifications, ideally HNC qualified minimum within an Engineering discipline
• Good knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans (Core Tools)
• Demonstrable experience of implementing Lean principles and methodologies
• In depth knowledge of some of the following Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Taguchi, Bottle neck analysis, Gemba, Kanban, JIT, OEE, PDCA, Poka-Yoke, SMED or Root cause analysis
• Cost analysis knowledge
• Experience in change management projects
• Capable of leading a diverse team of key stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Process thinker with exceptional communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Practical hands-on approach to Lean implementation