Injection Moulding Engineer
Based in County Waterford, this role supports the development and implementation of production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process Introduction of New Tools: Tool trials at toolmakers and in-house, tool set-up, qualification runs, and handover to production.
* Assist with the design and debugging of new systems, tooling, and automation.
* Completion of IQ, OQ, PQ validation reports.
* Perform designed experiments to enhance processes, improve yields, and utilisation through reduced cycle time and efficient set-ups.
* Front-line liaison with customers, suppliers, and toolmakers.
* Responsible for the Moulding Process Systems including setting sheets, process control, deviation, and control of setting sheets.
* Troubleshooting, supporting Team Leaders as required.
* Liaising with toolroom, maintenance, production, and quality on a daily basis.
* Develop/implement maintenance programs for moulding and ancillary equipment.
* Assist Team Leader and Line Coordinators in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
* Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
Requirements:
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Excellent organisational, communication, computer, and presentation skills.
* Systematic troubleshooting skills.
* Strong leadership of technical issue resolution.
* Lean Six Sigma skills an advantage.
* Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project.
* Degree in Polymer or Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
* At least 3-5 years experience in a high-volume moulding environment.
* Experience in cleanroom procedures.
* Familiar with process set up and validation, including performing process window studies, IQ, OQ, PQ highly desirable.