JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities:
Liaise with Engineering to generate specifications and drawings necessary for the development of new injection and compression mould tooling
Liaise with tool makers to analyse, develop and approve technical tooling drawings
Upload and maintain tooling documentation within GEMS
Coordinate and technically support T1 tool trials and subsequent handover to T2 stages
Prepare tooling for manufacturing in line with production plan
Assess condition of all tooling following production
Perform minor reworks / repairs utilising in house machining facilities
Liaise with tool makers to arrange for and manage major repairs where required. Communicate associated failure modes and remedial actions and work collaboratively to deliver tooling improvements prior to coordinating delivery and T1 tool trialling
Design bespoke equipment necessary to complete the moulding process in line with safety and quality requirements
Maintain ALS system including mould tool status
Support root cause analysis for production tooling, involving Technicians and Engineering as appropriate
Ensure a high standard of 5S housekeeping is maintained throughout the manufacturing facility
Drive and support process improvement initiatives related to mould tooling, tool trailing.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or Craft Certificate or equivalent
Minimum NVQ Level 3/4 in a relevant discipline
Experience in the design of injection and compression mould tools
Significant experience in the use of 2D and 3D drawing / modelling software with ability to produce detailed component / general arrangement drawings independently
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
Strong team-orientation and ability to collaborate within the team and cross-functionally
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision when required
Significant experience in the use of conventional and CNC machines including turning, milling and spark eroding processes
Competent in the use of GEMS is desirable
Familiar with the utilisation of ALS is desirable