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.