Job vacancy - Production Engineer (Moulding)

Position: Production Engineer (Moulding)
Reference: acsCTmaneng
Location: Hastings
Salary: £25,000 - £40,000 per annum
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Job Title: Manufacturing/Production Engineer (Moulding)

Are you an experienced Manufacturing/Production Engineer in the moulding industry? Are you looking to join a growing, global organisation? You must hold an HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in the moulding of precision plastic and elastomer components.

Job Overview:

  • To provide the primary source of technical expertise in the moulding of thermoset, thermoplastic and elastomeric materials.
  • To carry out wide ranging projects in order to improve product quality, increase tooling life / reliability, reduce component costs and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Job Description:

  • To create detailed work instructions and process settings that facilitate efficient component manufacture.
  • To provide technical input into the Tool Design section and to liaise with tooling subcontractors.
  • To initiate and implement cost reduction and method improvement projects.
  • To ensure that all tooling, gauging and testing requirements are identified prior to production.
  • To ensure that the routed and actual costs of items are the same as or better than estimated costs.
  • To liaise with Design Engineering to ensure that products are 'designed for manufacture'

Experience Required:

  • Must hold an HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering. A minimum of 5 years' experience in the moulding of precision plastic and elastomer components is required.
  • PC plus production plant and equipment as necessary.
  • Technical decisions regarding processes and the operation of plant and equipment.
  • Needs initiative in problem solving and the development of new products and processes. Must exhibit a logical, meticulous approach to problem solving.

ACS are recruiting for a Manufacturing/Production Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Manufacturing/Production Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Manufacturing/Production Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Manufacturing/Production Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Manufacturing/Production Engineer role you desire.