Injection Mould Press Engineer
Location: Waterlooville
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Company: V3 Recruitment (on behalf of our client)
V3 Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Injection Mould Press Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Waterlooville. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong injection moulding experience to join a high-volume production environment.
Role Purpose
The Injection Mould Press Engineer is responsible for the setup, operation, optimisation, and maintenance of injection moulding presses to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
This role plays a key part in maintaining stable processes, delivering consistent cycle times, producing high-quality parts, and supporting continuous improvement across the moulding department.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out setup, start-up, and shutdown of injection moulding presses in line with work instructions
- Install, secure, and remove mould tools safely and efficiently
- Set and adjust machine parameters including temperatures, speeds, pressures, cooling, and clamp force
- Perform first-off checks and complete all required documentation
- Optimise cycle times and process parameters to improve efficiency and quality
- Troubleshoot moulding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, warpage, and contamination
- Support improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and overall production performance
- Inspect moulds, hot runners, and ancillary equipment for wear or damage
- Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks
- Work closely with Toolroom and Engineering teams on tool changes, repairs, and modifications
- Ensure all parts meet quality standards and specifications
- Support root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and other problem-solving tools
- Support new product trials, process development, and documentation
- Follow all health and safety procedures at all times
Skills & Experience Essential
- Previous experience setting and operating injection moulding machines
- Strong knowledge of plastics processing, materials, and machine parameters
- Ability to read engineering drawings and process documentation
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Skills & Experience Desirable
- Qualification in Polymer Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
- Experience working with robots, sprue pickers, conveyors, and ancillary equipment
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SMED, 5S, or continuous improvement processes
- Experience working within ISO 9001 environments
- Forklift or overhead crane certification
Personal Attributes
- Methodical and well-organised
- Hands‑on problem solver
- Strong communicator and team player
- Able to work calmly under pressure
- Quality and safety focused
- Proactive and improvement-driven
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Stable, consistent moulding processes
- Reduced scrap, downtime, and cycle times
- Efficient and accurate tool changes
- Achievement of daily output and quality targets
- Strong collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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