Process Engineer Injection Moulding

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Process Engineer Injection Moulding £35-£50k depending on experience Shropshire --- MDE are hiring for an experienced Process Engineer to join a world class injection moulding business based in Shropshire. The ideal candidate will be fully conversant with Injection Moulding processes, new process implementation and injection moulding machinery and feed system installation experience As the Process Engineer, you will be focussing on all injection moulding processes, taking in to consideration EH&S, Cost, Quality, Delivery. Responsibilities Include To ensure all equipment adheres to company procedures & EU Standards Follow and promote safe working in line with safety policies to achieve company H&S KPI’s Ensure all contractors are managed in line with company procedures Ensure process controls are clearly defined and implemented fully. Strong working knowledge to enable generation of the quality tools of QA Network, PFMEA and process Control Plans Strong IM processing knowledge to enable support to the MFG areas on the occurrence of processing problems such as, customer concern, scrap and defect Support customer visits with equipment demonstration. Generate manuals and training for new processes & equipment.. Prepare and present materials to cross functional teams and senior managers including new project gateway release. Identify and implement TPM/PM schedules to machinery, jigs and fixtures. Ensure new process implementation schedules are met delivering the correct maturation level of process at the correct timing Maintain capacity and factory layout plans to optimise material flow. Calculate theoretical chemical usage and monitor against actual. Lead operation ratio improvement of machines and processes to increase machine availability Define long term Kaizen plans and monitor achievement. Implement ECI/PCI within the manufacturing process. Assess the impact of ECI / PCI to process and implement changes. Conduct capability studies on new and existing products and processes. Co-ordinate the introduction of new products and processes through trial builds and training. Create detail specifications for machinery ensuring standardisation and compliance, including identification of required process services/requirements and management of installation of process from specification to process hand over on time and within budget Achieve company and functional QCD targets as a minimum Achievement of equipment on-time delivery & budget targets Provide data and analysis to Manufacturing Manager in terms of production and Kaizen activity. Technically support and coach manufacturing team members. Indirectly influence available resource effectively. Required Experience HND/HNC in relevant discipline or Minimum 2 years Production Engineering experience. Demonstrable knowledge of polymer technology, processing & IMM processes Demonstrable experience of defect / scrap reduction. Demonstrable ability to perform and analyse capability studies. Demonstrable ability to understand and implement process control in manufacturing area. Demonstrable ability to specify, procure, project manage & install IM machinery and associated services & processes Knowledge of relevant H&S Legislation (Machinery Directive, PUWER, British Standards etc).Desirable Engineering based degree. Experience of hot plate welding & 2K elastomer processes