Molding Process Engineer

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Micromolding, injection molding, blow molding
Process validations and revalidations
Capital projects and capacity expansions
Responsible for strategically leading the Engineering function in a pipette micromolding, injection molding, blow molding, and assembly plant, with focus on capital projects, capacity expansions, plant sustainability, engineering changes and releases, as well as product and process validations and revalidations

Job Summary

  • Responsible for strategically leading the Engineering function in a pipette micromolding, injection molding, blow molding, and assembly plant, with focus on capital projects, capacity expansions, plant sustainability, engineering changes and releases, as well as product and process validations and revalidations.
  • This role ensures that engineering solutions support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements, working in coordination with the Tool Room (molds) area, without direct operational responsibility over maintenance or Tool Room.
  • Optimize molding processes, including micromolding, injection molding, and blow molding, focusing on precision, repeatability, and efficiency.

Matching Summary

Responsible for strategically leading the Engineering function in a pipette micromolding, injection molding, blow molding, and assembly plant, with focus on capital projects, capacity expansions, plant sustainability, engineering changes and releases, as well as product and process validations and revalidations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Micromolding, injection molding, blow molding
  • Process validations and revalidations
  • Capital projects and capacity expansions
  • Lean / PPI methodologies
  • ISO 13485, ISO 9001 compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and developing engineering teams
  • Promoting continuous improvement culture
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience
  • Expertise in molding operations for medical devices
  • Hands-on knowledge of micro-molding processes
  • Proven track record leading capital projects, capacity expansions, NPI
  • Advanced English

Work Rights

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