Moulding Engineer
CV-LibraryRepublic of IrelandcontractPosted: 9 September 2026
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Why you should apply:
* Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
* You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Sligo.
What you will be doing:
* To partner with quality to ensure product attributes and performance achieve all specifications.
* To ensure the performance of day to day preventative and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing equipment.
* To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximised.
* To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering.
* Procedures and preventative/ demand maintenance.
* To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining trouble shooting, and installing/commissioning equipment.
* Technical design making and project planning for new mould tools and processes.
* Integration of new Injection Mould tooling and equipment in manufacturing processes.
* Technical oversight on existing lines, investigation yields and quality trends.
* Prepare appropriate CAPA plans and implement per timelines.
* Leading projects against agreed project milestones.
* Partnering with Marketing and Business Development, Customers, Suppliers, Vendors and Internal Cross-Functional teams as required.
* Ensuring projects are delivered on-time and within budget according to business requirements.
* Coordination and analysis of metrology measurements during product development phases.
* Decision making on mould design and steel adjustments to meet tight tolerances.
* Establish calibration, preventive maintenance and spare parts programmes.
* Ensure compliance with calibration and maintenance requirements. Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.
* Ensuring compliance with all Quality, Regulatory, GMP requirements and adherence to all copmpany policies and relevant legislation.
* Participate in Risk Management activities as required.
* All other duties as requested or assigned.
What you need to apply:
* A relevant technical qualification in engineering/science/moulding.
* 5-7 years+ relevant experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of molding, extrusion and/or polymer processes and technologies.
* Strong analytical problem-solving skills; statistics knowledge/experience would be advantageous.
* Previous project/process management, product technology transfer /NPI and validation experience is desirable.
* Results driven with proven ability to prioritize work. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Good working knowledge of quality systems would be helpful.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential. Working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Solidworks is a benefit
Why you should apply:
* Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
* You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Sligo.
What you will be doing:
* To partner with quality to ensure product attributes and performance achieve all specifications.
* To ensure the performance of day to day preventative and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing equipment.
* To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximised.
* To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering.
* Procedures and preventative/ demand maintenance.
* To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining trouble shooting, and installing/commissioning equipment.
* Technical design making and project planning for new mould tools and processes.
* Integration of new Injection Mould tooling and equipment in manufacturing processes.
* Technical oversight on existing lines, investigation yields and quality trends.
* Prepare appropriate CAPA plans and implement per timelines.
* Leading projects against agreed project milestones.
* Partnering with Marketing and Business Development, Customers, Suppliers, Vendors and Internal Cross-Functional teams as required.
* Ensuring projects are delivered on-time and within budget according to business requirements.
* Coordination and analysis of metrology measurements during product development phases.
* Decision making on mould design and steel adjustments to meet tight tolerances.
* Establish calibration, preventive maintenance and spare parts programmes.
* Ensure compliance with calibration and maintenance requirements. Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.
* Ensuring compliance with all Quality, Regulatory, GMP requirements and adherence to all copmpany policies and relevant legislation.
* Participate in Risk Management activities as required.
* All other duties as requested or assigned.
What you need to apply:
* A relevant technical qualification in engineering/science/moulding.
* 5-7 years+ relevant experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of molding, extrusion and/or polymer processes and technologies.
* Strong analytical problem-solving skills; statistics knowledge/experience would be advantageous.
* Previous project/process management, product technology transfer /NPI and validation experience is desirable.
* Results driven with proven ability to prioritize work. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Good working knowledge of quality systems would be helpful.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential. Working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Solidworks is a benefit