Injection Mould Process Engineer

at  Xerotech

ABOUT XEROTECH:

Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.
This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset.

• Primarily your role will be to carry out new multi cavity mould tool validations following Xerotech’s Injection mould validation processes and function testing.
• Support our R&D and Engineering departments polymer selections for testing, processing, and development of new polymers to support current and future NPI projects.
• Manage the day-to-day planning and scheduling of the injection mould department working closely with Xerotech’s production planning and procurement teams.
• Support the Tooling and Moulding Manager to identify and procure new moulding machines and automation equipment and identify areas where OEE’s can be improved.
• Work closely with the Tooling Team taking part in the tooling design reviews as part of the DFM process providing input from a mould processing point of view.
• Review and approve component drawings to ensure the part can achieve the specifications noted on the drawings.
• Create and control of all the mould validation and quality documentation.
• Create and maintain the injection moulding Standard Procure documentation.
• Ensure the quality of all the moulded components always meets the Quality criteria. React quickly to resolve quality issues raised during production runs.
• Troubleshoot all injection moulding technical issues, finding robust solutions.
• Upkeep of mould tool records ensuring all tooling activities are recorded accurately.
• Working closely with our toolmakers to ensure smooth running of all mould tools is maintained, from start up, during and shut down, reporting any issues which have been noted.
• Manage and control effective solutions for material handling safety in confined and restricted areas, working closely with Xerotech’s warehouse to ensure material supplies are effectively always maintained through “Just in Time” process.
• Monitor and support the junior members of the team.
• Ensure Xerotech’s Health and safety policies are always enforced, reporting any concerns of risk to health and care to Xerotech’s Health and Safety Manager.
• Ensure housekeeping within the department is always maintained to high standard incorporating the 5S tools.
• Mentor and support the learnings of junior Moulding Engineers.
• Manage all the Injection moulding spares and take ownership of the storage.