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Job Title

Mechanical Tooling Engineer - Co Waterford

Employer

ICDS RECRUITMENT

Location

Waterford

Description

Mechanical Tooling Engineer - County Waterford. JOB SUMMARY: • Responsible for developing and maintaining tooling specifications to meet specific component and project strategies. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Project manage optimisation, maintenance & overhaul projects on existing tool portfolio (prototype single cavity & production multi-cavity tools. • Apply systematic root cause problem solving involving all stakeholders (including key support department team members & tooling/equipment vendors) to meet customer delivery & product quality objectives in the most cost-effective manner. • Lead the use of lean tools to drive continuous improvement & process reliability on tools. • Work with Device Development Services (DDS) & New Programme personnel to support the introduction of new tools to site for new products, to ensure high levels of process reliability post PQ. • Lead the injection moulding tooling technical function for both internal project teams and client teams and manage new injection mould tool introduction to the Operations Team. • Development and implementation of multi-cavity tooling strategies for complex and/or large tooling builds with optimal cavitation and cycle times to meet the needs of a robust manufacturing process and quality requirements. • Participate and lead product development or project meetings, including performance and presentation of the DFM/DFA recommendations. Participate in Risk Assessment/Analysis (dFMEA, pFMEA. • Participation and development of measurement inspection techniques, fixtures and test methods. • Manage mold flow requirements and translate data into final conclusions for use in tooling considerations. • Ensure all engineering changes are managed through the relevant cGMP procedures including documentation, equipment manuals, QCBD records & CAD drawing controls. • Create a high performing flexible tooling team which achieves excellent results. • Provide direction to tooling personnel as appropriate, reviewing tool downtime & preventative maintenance data , tool running status, escalations & corrective action to ensure targets are achieved. • Ensures that there is regular communication & co-ordinated planning of all new & existing tool projects using visual communications boards within tooling. Interested applicants should have: • Mechanical Engineering degree, be a qualified Toolmaker, or have relevant experience as a Tooling Engineer. • Excellent knowledge of multi-cavity injection mould tools and hot runner systems. •   At least 5 years tool development experience. • Strong tooling and product design skills, with a working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD. • Knowledge of resin materials and processing techniques for tool building and polymer processing. • Experience in rapid prototyping techniques and their application. • Strong knowledge of tool approval process, polymer materials & injection moulding processing.

Date Added

485 days ago

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