Job Description
Moulding Process Engineer – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading global equipment manufacturer of medical device based in Christchurch, Dorset, who are looking for a Moulding Process Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Moulding Process Engineer will have experience of optimisation of moulding process and mould tooling, as well as validation of all moulding tools/processes.
Salary: £Negotiable dependent on experience
Benefits: Relocation Assistance Provided, Opportunity for Sponsorship
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Job Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Optimisation of new, modified and/or refurbished mould tools through the application of structured process optimisation tools.
- Ownership of all moulding process validation activities to ensure all mould tools are qualified to the agreed schedule and quality standard.
- To author, and transfer to production, process documentation and associated training relating to any new tooling &/or any process changes / improvements.
- Identify and implement (using robust methodologies) process improvements (efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness) utilising the change control process.
- To provide technical support for ancillary moulding equipment, such as water coolers/heaters, masterbatch dosing units, raw material handling, de moulding robots and component handling.
- Completion of detailed and robust root cause investigations using standard investigation tools to ensure production & process related issues are fully resolved.
- To work within the project team to ensure required support is provided to meet project objectives.
- Fully document project activities and equipment qualification work in accordance with internal procedures, cGMP and regulatory controls.
- Available to attend tool makers and automation vendors to support off site project activities.
- Where appropriate, to contribute and provide pertinent information in relation to the companies QMS and ensure that all activities carried out are in compliance to the QMS.
- To support and comply with the companies Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures
- Performs such individual assignments as the company may direct
About You:
- Experience and understanding of de-coupled injection moulding and structured process development.
- Capable of communication at all levels with colleagues, management, customers and suppliers.
- Knowledge of root cause investigation and associated methodologies.
- Accurate and detailed when drafting, reviewing and issuing documentation.
- Good understanding of medical device moulding process validation.
- Capable of specifying injection moulding machines & associated ancillaries.
- Recognised qualification in plastics processing (injection moulding)
- Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements for medical industry.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of polymers and injection mould tool design.
- Experience in New Product Development and/or Industrialisation of high-volume medical/pharma products.
Job Application:
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