Tooling Project Engineer

Job TitleTooling Project Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Location:Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (site-based)

Hours:Monday to Friday, Days

Salary:up to 30.50 per hour (Inside IR35)

Contract Type:6-month fixed-term contract

Proposed Start Date:ASAP

Key Responsibilities of a Tooling Project Engineer:

• Development and project management of injection mould tools for plastic components used within the biopharma and laboratory sectors
• Support product development teams in the design and industrialisation of plastic parts, with a strong focus on manufacturability and technology selection
• Procure, supervise, and develop injection mould tools in line with company standards
• Manage tool qualification activities including FOT, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP, working alongside Qualification and Process Engineers
• Review and approve technical drawings and support Engineering Change Requests
• Coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring effectiveness and compliance
• Work closely with global teams across Product Development, Project Management, Operations and Quality

Key Skills and Experience of a Tooling Project Engineer:

• Proven experience managing injection mould tooling projects
• Strong knowledge of plastic part design and industrialisation
• Experience working with external toolmakers and international stakeholders
• Understanding of tool qualification and validation processes
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and site meetings when required

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