Injection Moulding Process Engineer

107111
Caerphilly, Wales
£38k - 42k per year
Permanent
Precision Engineering

Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Location: South Wales

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (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.

 

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 01453 829776, or email [email protected] 

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors, and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website: www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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