Process Specialist Engineer - Injection Moulding (70757) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

• A leading plastics manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Processing Specialist - Injection Moulding to join their operation. This is a hands-on technical role focused on injection moulding, robotics, process optimisation, mould efficiency and production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise injection moulding processes, including setup and cycle-time improvements.
• Manage and optimise moulds to maximise efficiency and longevity.
• Conduct mould, material and process trials.
• Work closely with Maintenance on mould and machinery maintenance.
• Troubleshoot injection moulding machinery and attend to breakdowns when required.
• Work with Shift Teams, Team Leaders and Setters to optimise production performance.
• Train and develop machine setters.
• Support continuous improvement, R&D and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Mechanical Engineering, BTech Mechanical/ Artisan
• Mechanical background essential.
• Extensive experience in advanced plastics processing within an injection moulding environment.
• Injection moulding machine setting experience essential.
• In-Mould Labelling (IML) experience essential.
• Robotics experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of polymer technology, extruders and injection moulds.
• Experience in maintenance management.
• Sound knowledge of ISO procedures.
• Strong analytical, logical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.