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Process Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Careers
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Process Engineer

£38,000 - £42,000

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturer in South Wales in their search for an experienced Injection Moulding Process Engineer to drive process excellence and support future growth.

This is a critical engineering role for a business committed to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. As Injection Moulding Process Engineer, you'll lead the optimisation of moulding operations across multiple machines, support tooling and product validation, and play a hands-on role in the introduction of new components and materials into production. You'll work closely with production, tooling, maintenance and quality teams to ensure technical standards are upheld and issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Key responsibilities:

  • Configure and optimise moulding machinery to deliver consistent output, reduce waste, and improve cycle times.
  • Lead validation and development work for new tools and materials.
  • Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to resolve technical issues and introduce improvements.
  • Create and maintain accurate process documentation and setup instructions.
  • Analyse production data and lead root cause investigations on quality or performance concerns.
  • Drive improvements through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving...

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