Mechanical Engineers & Plastics Specialists; Injection​/Blow Moulding

Mechanical Engineers & Plastics Specialists (Injection / Blow Moulding)

Employer:

Location:

CH623RP

Pay:

Salary not specified

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

10/07/2026

About Us Microspec designs, develops, and delivers high-quality microbiological consumables worldwide.

As we expand our production capacity we are seeking talented Mechanical Engineers and Moulding Specialists (Injection & Blow Moulding) to join our small and dynamic team.

Whether your strengths are in machine optimisation, or full-scale mechanical systems, we have a place for you to build a great career.

Available Roles & Core Responsibilities We are currently hiring for multiple positions

• Mechanical Engineers You will be the backbone of our equipment reliability and automation systems reporting directly to the Engineering Manager

Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to increase line efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.

Troubleshoot complex mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Manage capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects from concept validation through to commissioning.

• Injection & Blow Moulding Engineers You will own the plastics manufacturing process, ensuring our tooling and moulding parameters deliver flawless precision.

Set up, program, and optimize technical parameters for injection and/or blow moulding machinery such as Arburg, Fanuc and Sepro.

Lead new product introductions (NPI) by trialing new tooling, troubleshooting defects (warpage, flashing, sink marks), and sign-off on production.

Optimize cycle times and material usage while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Perform tool trials, modifications, and collaborate with toolmakers on design improvements.

What We Are Looking For Qualifications &

Experience:

Degree or Equivalent:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, or a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent hands‑on industry experience/apprenticeship).

For Mechanical Roles: 3 years of experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, with strong root‑cause analysis skills.

For Moulding Roles:
Proven expertise specifically in injection moulding or extrusion blow moulding, or Strong knowledge of polymer behavior is highly desired.

Tech Savvy:
Familiarity automated robotics (e.g., 6-axis or Cartesian robots used in part extraction) is a major plus.

Key

Soft Skills:

A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for problem‑solving.

A collaborative mindset—you will be working closely with tooling, quality, and production teams.

Adaptability to handle shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: depending on experience.

Career Growth:
This is an extremely good opportunity for the right people to join a rapidly expanding manufacturing business and develop a great long‑term career

Work Environment:
Relaxed pleasant work environment.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with mechanical systems or moulding technologies to careersmicrospec.org Microspec is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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