Planet Pharma
Tooling Engineer
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Tooling Project Engineer
Location: UK
Type: Full-Time
Our client, a leading manufacturer within a regulated manufacturing environment, is seeking a Tooling Project Engineer to manage injection mould tooling projects from concept through to production. Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you will ensure tooling solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead injection mould tooling projects from design through validation and production release.
- Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and project risks.
- Coordinate tooling design reviews and supplier activities.
- Support mould trials, tool validation, and process qualification activities.
- Drive continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and tooling optimisation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
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About You
- Experience managing injection mould tooling projects within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of tooling validation, supplier management, and engineering documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, plastics, or other regulated industries is advantageous.
About Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its headquarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
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Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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