Mould Process Engineer

The Mould Process Engineer role leads injection moulding operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. The position combines production leadership, process control, equipment coordination, team development, and structured problem-solving to support product quality, operational efficiency, and timely output.

Responsibilities

• Lead the injection moulding team and oversee production processes to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and timely output
• Maintain and troubleshoot injection moulding machines and coordinate equipment upkeep to support uninterrupted production
• Develop and implement production schedules aligned with customer requirements and delivery timelines
• Train and mentor new employees on process standards, machine operation, and safe working practices
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory to support effective production planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify and resolve production-related issues
• Coordinate across shifts to ensure effective handovers, clear communication, and continuity of operations
• Prepare and submit accurate daily production reports within established timelines
• Analyse production challenges using structured problem-solving techniques and prepare reports for review meetings
• Conduct daily review meetings and assign weekly targets to shift engineers
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to support process improvement activities
• Monitor maintenance measures, including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Maintain relevant maintenance documentation and standard reports
• Support compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 quality management standards
• Monitor auxiliary equipment used with moulding machines, including Mould Temperature Controllers (MTCs), chillers, robots, and dryers
• Apply knowledge of plastics used within the automotive industry
• Troubleshoot production issues relating to raw materials and support corrective actions

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of injection moulding processes, machines, auxiliary equipment, and automotive plastics
• Understanding of production planning, inventory management, maintenance documentation, and daily production reporting
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques, MTBF, MTTR, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949
• Ability to lead production teams, train employees, coordinate across shifts, and collaborate with cross-functional departments

About the company A company in the automotive components industry with operations in India. The organisation supports the automotive sector through specialised manufacturing and production capabilities.