Moulding Engineer

Brightwater

Tipperary

A leading Medical Device client in Tipperary have a vacancy for a MOULDING ENGINEER and this position will involve the following: About the Job: Plays a leading role in the area of injection moulding related activities, including new tool qualifications and resolution of supply and quality issues encountered during day-to-day running of the business. Responsible for design, development, implementation and ongoing support of polymer-based injection molded components used in the manufacture of products. Serve as both technical expert in the field of injection moulding as well as a project manager for molding related projects. Manage moulded commodities over life cycle including tactical and strategic activities to support ongoing business. Troubleshoot molding issues in conjunction with supplier and lead/support internal investigations as required. Work closely with moulding suppliers to ensure reliable supply of parts. Responsible for ensuring adherence to quality system through creation and update of specifications, metrology, setup, design control and qualification and Failure Models and Effects Analysis (FMEA. Identify critical dimensions and work with suppliers to ensure proper process controls are in-place. Must have proven ability to participate in team atmosphere, exhibit and create a sense of urgency and maintain effective working relationships with peers, customers and suppliers. Create and maintain project schedules, lead and participate in cross-functional team activities to achieve program objectives.` Transfer of molds to new suppliers, start-up of new suppliers. Participate in cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve moulding issues. Perform capacity analysis for molds, presses and assembly automation and make recommendations for future investment. About You: Minimum of a (NFQ) Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline. 4+ years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Wide application of technical principles, practices and procedures within the field of polymer component manufacture, in particular within the field of injection moulding. Works on problems of diversive scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. May lead a project team. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. For more on the role call Nigel on 021 4221000 or send your CV for consideration. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1861 days ago