Process development manager

Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer who are part of a successful company group, we are looking for a Process Development Manager to support continued business growth. Benefits: * Company performance bonus * Relocation assistance * Laptop * Workwear * Flexi-time, early finish on Friday * Extensive opportunities for personal development and training * Company pool car for business travel Remit: * This role could suit a skilled injection moulding technician who is looking to development and progress onto the next stage of their career. * Extensive and specifically targeted training will be provided for the successful Process Development Manager to further develop their technical injection moulding expertise. * This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking Group of Moulding Companies, who have multiple sites across the UK. A key part of their success has been placing great importance on the training and development. Role: * In the role of Process Development Manager you will work within the established technical team * As Process Development Manager you will be responsible for first off samples and validation of new (or transferred) mould tools * Sampling / developing of new raw materials * Continuous improvement projects helping to maximise production efficiency and output * Working on NPI projects to successfully progress new products into production * Liaising with mould toolmakers Experience Requirements: * Proven practical experience of injection moulding process, materials, and injection mould tooling * Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications * Good working experience of tool and material trials / tooling validation * Strong understanding of process optimisation * Experience of working on NPI projects an advantage however full training will be provided * Good communication skills, written and verbal * Ability to read technical drawings (e.g., tooling GA drawings) * Experience of APQP and PPAP methods - desirable but full training provided * Experience wit Arburg, Haitian, Krauss-Maffei and Wittmann Battenfeld machines an advantage Key Words: ldquo;Process Development Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Process Development Manager rdquo;, ldquo;Project Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Process Technician rdquo;, ldquo;Mould Process Technician rdquo;, ldquo;NPI Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Plastics rdquo;, ldquo;Injection Moulding rdquo; FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult ndash; Technical Engineering Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist ndash; Plastics, Packaging Precision Engineering ldquo;Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable rdquo;. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google ldquo;Sierra 57 rdquo; register with us