Injection Moulding Engineer

This role is required as well as design engineering resource to support improvements to the performance and efficiency of existing products, specifically those Bought In as Finished Goods (BIFG).

In addition, the role will support the development of a limited number of new products and will also support improvements to relevant manufacturing processes. The individual will be working in the R&D group supporting design and material changes to existing products, plus supporting selected new product development projects. The products concerned will mainly comprise bought in finished good and will be fabricated from injection moulded plastic, metal components and assemblies.

Specifically, this will involve the following:
Apply design engineering principles to the management of design changes to existing BIFG's, in the context of design improvements, manufacturer-enforced changes, or resolving quality and/or cost issues.
Perform R&D design activities for new product development
Review and amend design drawings of existing products as required
Prepare supporting documentation for the design history file and any other R&D documentation
Planning, carrying out and reporting laboratory studies as required by the risk management process
Provide design support to other function on site as required
Support in customer complaints
Support in laboratory testing, design risk management, FMEA and DHF updates
Support in equipment validations

SKILLS REQUIRED
Experience in the resolution of product design and manufacturing issues, particularly working under strict time constraints.
Experience designing engineered products from concept.
Experience creating detailed design and manufacturing models & drawings, using 3D CAD software, preferably UG (UniGraphics).
Experience in Plastic Injection Moulding.

The following would also be highly advantageous:
Experience using of Teamcenter Engineering.
Experience with quality systems around design control in medical device product development.
Experience in risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Medical Engineering