Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Our Client a leading packaging company in Limerick is hiring a full time Injection Moulding Process Engineer.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Responsible for assuring the efficient use of materials, machines, moulds, auxiliary equipment.Perform mould set up, colour changes and material trials to meet production demands as needed.Troubleshoot mould processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.Set moulding process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.Provide technical assistance to moulding technicians and operators.Ensure compliance to all moulding area related procedures, policies, and work instructions.Participate in and support the Quality Management System.Support Critical to Quality projects.Support new tool design and development.Responsible for mould validation and process documentation.Support on new injection moulding machine selection.Air, Water and Material supply to Moulding Machines to be used, monitored, and maintained to the highest Standards.Preventative maintenance approach to be taken with regards to Injection Moulding machine and all axillary equipment.
Ensuring PM plans as per machine supplier recommendations is maintained to the highest level of asset care.Promote and support TPM projects within the injection Moulding.Develop and maintain a culture of world class preventative maintenance thinking., including Industry 4.0 thinking and projects.Setting and sharing best practice.Working with outside engineers to improve the internal knowledge of both you and the teams.Support the Injection moulding technical teams in day-to-day trouble shooting (however not repeat fixing) 100-year fix using good engineering fixes including micro and major automation.Engineering Degree – preferable in Polymer processing.2+ years experience in Polymer processing.Parts assembly process knowledgeGood general knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical systems.Industry 4.0 minded.Date driven decision making.Understanding of priorities6SA minimum of 5 years of work experience in a production companyNote: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot Recruitment for other or future related vacanciesPale Blue Dot® Recruitment - The Resource for the MedTech Workforce