Tooling Engineer

2685 - Tooling Engineer

 

Team Horizon is seeking a Tooling Engineer for our client’s Medical Device site in Sligo.

 

What you will be doing:

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  To advise the site on all tooling related matters.


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  To ensure the High performance of all moulds on a day to day basis and maintain same in a fit for purpose state.


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  To manage the execution of new project introductions within the site and ensure they meet agreed project deadlines.


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  To carry out and implement equipment and process improvement initiatives.


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  To engage with our TPM,s in tooling related matters as required.


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  To partner with quality to ensure product attributes and performance achieve all specifications.


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  To liaise with Production to ensure mould performance is maximised.


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  To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering Procedures and preventative/ demand maintenance.


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  To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers to maintain mould condition and machine condition in the machining centre


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  PreparingTechnical design reviews and project planning for new mould tools.


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  Integration of new Injection Mould tooling and equipment into the manufacturing processes


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  Completion of VCR’s to track replacement cores and cavities


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  Identifying poor performing moulds or expensive moulds to repair and preparing action plans to rectify same.


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  Attending Design reviews and tool strip down at vendor’s premises.


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  Leading projects against agreed project milestones.


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  Partnering with Marketing and Business Development, Customers, Suppliers, Vendors and Internal Cross-Functional teams as required.


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  Ensuring projects are delivered on-time and within budget according to business requirements.


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  Coordination and analysis of mould development during product development phases.


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  Decision making on mould design and steel adjustments to meet tight tolerances.


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  Establish preventive maintenance and spare parts programmes


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  Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.


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  Ensuring compliance with all Quality, Regulatory, GMP requirements and adherence to all our client’s policies and relevant legislation.


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  Any other duties as assigned. 

 

What you need to apply:

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  4 years’ experience as tool fitter/ builder


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  2 years’ experience as a Tooling Engineer.


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  Total combined minimum years of experience required 6.


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  Required to undertake specific investigations, and tool monitoring, with the view to improve manufacturing performance e.g. reducing mould downtime and maximizing output and yield through technology enhancements. 


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  It may be necessary to re-design moulds to adapt to process conditions in order to improve efficiency.