Job Title:
Process Engineer
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Job Summary (50 words)
The Process Engineer is a key person in the start-up of a new site, requiring strong communication skills and flexibility in relation to travel. This role involves assisting the Engineering and Production teams in improving manufacturing processes and providing technical expertise.
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Job Description:
The Process Engineer will be responsible for continuously improving the manufacture of products by designing, operating, and implementing optimal moulding, tooling, and automation processes that maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability.
This role provides technical expertise to ensure current and future projects run in accordance with company and customer standards and specifications.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a third-level qualification in a relevant field, such as Engineering or Polymer Processing.
They will have 5+ years of experience as a seasoned Process (Moulding) Engineer in high-volume injection moulding manufacturing, including demonstrable process validation and project management experience.
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Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the successful execution of Engineering projects designed to deliver robust and optimized manufacturing processes, as well as the provision of day-to-day technical support and expertise to the Production teams.
* Conduct product investigations; equipment and process-related troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions where necessary.
* Lead the timely introduction of new products and/or processing technologies from development stage through to routine full-scale manufacture, ensuring a cost-effective, compliant, and robust process is achieved.
* Lead the introduction and validation of new tooling & equipment to include the completion of validations and documentation where required.
* Lead the introduction and transfer of new moulds into production.
* Liaise with external toolmakers and equipment suppliers in relation to critical technical specifications.
* Support all departments, particularly Quality, Tooling & Program Management in relation to Engineering changes.
* Provide technical support and expertise as required to achieve process optimization and/or new product introduction.
* Make & lead process decisions based on risk and the interpretation of data sets, ensuring consultation and communication with stakeholders.
* Apply a project management approach to successfully deliver projects and process improvements on time and in budget, while appropriately managing risk.
* Demonstrate a high level of accountability and ownership for both personal and team performance.
* Train, coach, and mentor colleagues (e.g., Technicians, Junior Engineers etc.) on new technologies and/or manufacturing processes.
* Ensure highest Quality & Compliance standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System.
* Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc.
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Requirements:
* A minimum of a third-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Polymer Processing, or similar).
* 5+ years of experience as a seasoned Process (Moulding) Engineer in high-volume injection moulding manufacturing, including demonstrable process validation and project management experience.
* Experience in validation activities from design & FAT right through to PQ.
* Experience working with healthcare/medical device injection moulding.
* Experience in travelling to toolmakers & participating in design reviews & leading projects from FOT through FAT before tool transfer.
* Proficiency in the use of Lean Manufacturing principles (SMED, Six Sigma, etc.).
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully manage stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Comprehensive knowledge of QMS principles (preferably ISO 13485).
* Strong information management, analytical, and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* A team player and capable of working independently and on own initiative.
* Well-organized, highly self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, pressurized environment.
* Experience using MS Project to track & deliver moulding/tooling/automation projects would be a distinct advantage.
* Flexibility to travel on company business.