About the Role
<p><strong>Job Title</strong><br />
Tooling Project Engineer (Injection Moulding)</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong><br />
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (site-based)</p>
<p><strong>Hours:</strong><br />
Monday to Friday, Days</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong><br />
up to £30.50 per hour (Inside IR35)</p>
<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong><br />
6-month fixed-term contract</p>
<p><strong>Proposed Start Date:</strong><br />
ASAP</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities of a Tooling Project Engineer:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Development and project management of injection mould tools for plastic components used within the biopharma and laboratory sectors</li>
<li>Support product development teams in the design and industrialisation of plastic parts, with a strong focus on manufacturability and technology selection</li>
<li>Procure, supervise, and develop injection mould tools in line with company standards</li>
<li>Manage tool qualification activities including FOT, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP, working alongside Qualification and Process Engineers</li>
<li>Review and approve technical drawings and support Engineering Change Requests</li>
<li>Coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring effectiveness and compliance</li>
<li>Work closely with global teams across Product Development, Project Management, Operations and Quality</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Key Skills and Experience of a Tooling Project Engineer:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Proven experience managing injection mould tooling projects</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of plastic part design and industrialisation</li>
<li>Experience working with external toolmakers and international stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of tool qualification and validation processes</li>
<li>Strong project management and coordination skills</li>
<li>Willingness to travel for supplier visits and site meetings when required</li>
</ul>
<p>To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.</p>
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