Are you a skilled Process Engineer with a passion for optimising injection moulding processes? Join a leading manufacturing company in Leitrim and play a crucial role in driving quality and efficiency. We are seeking a talented Injection Moulding Process Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued success.
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Moulding Production Manager, you will be the driving force behind the control and management of all process-driven systems within our state-of-the-art Injection Moulding department. You will leverage your expertise in process optimisation, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure seamless production and exceptional product outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Tooling & Process Validation: Lead the debug, setup, and validation of new injection moulding tools, ensuring optimal performance from the outset.
- Process Optimisation & DOE: Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation using Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical methodologies, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.
- Quality & Capability Management: Take ownership of overall quality, process capability, and associated documentation, ensuring adherence to stringent standards.
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Utilize your strong engineering principles and data-driven decisions to effectively troubleshoot process, equipment, and system challenges.
- Training & Mentorship: Provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to Production Technicians, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action: Conduct thorough root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent proven experience will also be considered.
- Proven experience in injection moulding process engineering, including new tool debug, process optimisation, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC).
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining various injection moulding machine types and ancillary equipment.
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
- Ability to work a shift based contract.
For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Emma Cawley
emma.cawley@collinsmcnicholas.ie
Kindly note that, given the expected high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates whose qualifications closely match the specific requirements of the role. We genuinely value your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your understanding.