Mould Engineer

Job Overview

Working with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer we are looking for a Mould Engineer to join their team at a time of growth and business development.

• A range of healthcare options
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies

• This role would suit a Process Engineer with a strong tooling and NPI background within injection moulding or compression moulding environments.
• The right candidate should have a background in injection moulding tooling, tool design, NPI project management, supplier liaison, and mould qualification within a manufacturing setting.
• This role would be a great opportunity for an injection moulding engineer with a tooling bias to join a forward-thinking and growing company that places strong importance on developing and training its staff.
• Having the flexibility for travel supporting the 3 x plant locations and some overseas design review travel to China.

• Oversee design of new moulds with suppliers and modify existing tooling based on product requirements.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods for mould construction.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation.
• Ensure all moulds meet company and industry quality standards.
• Lead tooling introduction projects (NPI, replacement, and optimisation) within a stage-gate process.
• Liaise with international and domestic toolmakers to review and refine tool designs for quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.
• Contribute to mould qualification activities (DIOPQ, IQ/OQ/PQ) and shop-floor optimisation support.
• Support engineering in developing standard procedures and best practices for mould handling and tool introductions.
• Introduce new techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and extend mould life.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to address defects or non-conformances.
• Contribute to training plans for production and maintenance teams on proper mould care and handling.

• 3+ years' experience in low/high-pressure injection moulding and/or compression moulding.
• Proven experience with thermoplastic and/or thermosetting tooling processes.
• Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Solid Works) and familiarity with PDM systems.
• Knowledge of mould flow simulation (desirable).
• Strong understanding of materials science, machining processes, and mould manufacturing methods.
• Experience with structured tooling qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ/DIOPQ desirable).
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods (preferred).

Mould Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Injection Moulding Engineer, Mould Design Specialist, Tooling Development, NPI Tooling Engineer, Mould Optimisation Engineer, Manufacturing Tool Engineer, Process & Tooling Engineer, Mould Qualification Specialist