NPI Tooling Engineer – Technical Manager Designate

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an NPI Tooling Engineer with aspirations to progress into a Technical Manager role.

Remit:

• In the role of NPI Tooling Engineer you will be responsible for project management of mould tooling through quotation stage, sourcing, design, development and launch into production
  
  
• The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience within injection mould tooling and processing with drive for further development and career progression
  
  
• This role will suit a skilled NPI Engineer with strong injection moulding background who is looking to progress into a Technical Manager position
  
  
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a proven track record in investing in the training and development of their staff
  
  Role:
  
  
• Support New Business Development activities by conducting DFM and Moldflow and preparation of relevant reports
  
  
• Provide Tooling, Part, & Ancillary equipment Design support for NPI, Toolroom and Production Departments
  
  
• Liaise with customers and third-party companies on part and tool design & development related matters
  
  
• Support design and tooling related activities for internal cross functional teams to ensure NPI projects are on time, in full and on budget
  
  
• Travel overseas and within the U.K managing tooling to ensure on time, on budget delivery
  
  
• Maintain required records for your NPI activities - timing plans, trackers, status reports, etc
  
  
• Provide fringe Design and technical support for the Operations team when necessary
  
  
• Act as a liaison between different departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration to align teams towards common project goals.
  
  
• Champion and enhance departmental documented processes & promote adherence.
  
  Experience Requirements:
  
  
• HNC (or equivalent qualifications) in Engineering
  
  
• Industry recognized injection moulding qualifications
  
  
• Good working knowledge of injection moulding tooling machinery, process and materials
  
  
• Experience with CAD software
  
  
• Experience in mould tool design, development and project management
  
  
• Strong technical acumen, must be a logical thinker with good attention to detail
  
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
  Key Words: “NPI Tooling Engineer”, “NPI Engineer”, “NPI Process Engineer”, “NPI Tooling Manager”, “Technical Manager”, NPI Project Manager”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Tooling Engineer”, “Plastics”
  
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  Sierra 57 Consult –
  
  Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
  
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