Process Engineer

Omega Resource Group

Norton Canes, Staffordshire

10 months ago

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Job Title: Process Engineer - Injection Moulding

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: £40K - £50K (DOE)

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Process Engineer to join our injection moulding team. You'll be on the shop floor solving day-to-day processing issues while also applying scientific and analytical methods to improve quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve moulding process issues quickly to minimise downtime

Develop, document and optimise injection moulding, paint and robotic assembly processes, using scientific principles

Support new tool trials and process validation

Analyse process data to identify trends and implement improvements

Work closely with operators, technicians and quality teams to maintain consistent production standards

Train shop floor staff on best practices for process control

Requirements

Strong experience in injection moulding (hands-on essential)

Solid understanding of scientific moulding principles (DOE, decoupled moulding etc.)

Ability to interpret process data and make informed adjustments

Good communication skills, able to work well with production teams

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to work on a range of products and materials

Supportive team environment with scope for development

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis - (phone number removed) or email your CV to Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors, and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website: (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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