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Technical Manager - Injection Moulding Excellence

Manchester
1 week ago
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Connectivity Products & Solutions
c. £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Based: Manchester

Join a UK market leader in high-performance connectivity components, backed by a global manufacturing powerhouse. Drive technical innovation across injection moulding operations for demanding sectors such as Automotive, Defense, Medical & Green Energy.

Key Technical Accountabilities

Define and implement advanced process control strategies in conjunction with Process Development, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering
Standardise best-in-class parameters for tooling, material selection, process stability, and personnel capability across high-volume production
Collaborate with NPD, Tooling, Product Design, and Marketing to specify and commission high-precision capital equipment for new manufacturing technologies
Lead and technically mentor a specialist team of Setters, Materials Experts, and Tooling Engineers focused on innovation, training, and process optimisationRequired Expertise & Credentials

Degree-qualified in Polymer Science & Engineering or a related discipline
Certified in Injection Moulding technologies (PTIC, IMT4, RJG, Master Moulder or equivalent)
Deep working knowledge of thermoplastics processing, tooling design, mold flow analysis, and closed-loop process controls
Strong competence in statistical process control, DOE, and data-driven root cause analysis
Technically credible and influential at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadershipCompany Overview

£75M UK operation with access to global R&D and manufacturing resources
State-of-the-art facilities delivering B2B engineered solutions with rigorous quality standards
Agile, low-bureaucracy culture that rewards expertise, initiative, and collaborationApplication Details

Submit your CV in Word format referencing job code 10069. Please include current remuneration details

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