Mould Engineer- Cubis Systems

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

Country: United Kingdom

Req : 529300

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Associate

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Reports to: Process Engineering Manager

Role Overview: The Mould Engineer is responsible for the design development, testing, and maintenance of moulds and tooling used in the manufacturing processes. This role ensures moulds operate efficiently, reliably, and meet product quality standards, while driving improvements in mould performance, cycle time, and cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee the design of new moulds (in partnership with supplier) or modify existing moulds based on product requirements and specifications.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods for mould construction.
• Prepare technical documentation including mould drawings, specifications, and maintenance reports.
• Ensure all moulds meet company and industry quality standards.
• Support engineering to develop standard procedures and best practices relating to mould design and tooling introductions.
• Introduce new techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and extend mould life
• Tooling Introduction Project Management (NPI, Replacement & Optimisation).
• A cross-functional team is responsible for the delivery of NPI - this role will be accountable for the tooling aspects of NPI will require project management activities to control the tooling delivery.
• All tooling replacements are managed within a stage gate process.
• Contribution towards the DIOPQ (Design, Installation, Operational and Performance Qualification) of tooling Verification of tool design pre-shipment.
• This role is responsible for design qualification and will be a key contributor to the remaining qualification gates.
• Shop floor presence during IQ/OQ/PQ to provide SME advice to optimisation yield/weight/cycle time.
• Manage Key Supplier Relationships.
• Liaise with international toolmakers - particularly in China - to review, challenge, and refine tool designs for quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.
• Provide SME advice on PPM activities and assist to resolve mould-related issues/breakdowns such as wear, flashing, leakage, or dimensional deviations.
• Work closely with the quality team to address defects or non-conformances.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, material engineering or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in one or more of low pressure / high pressure injection moulding / compression moulding.
• Proven experience with thermoplastic / thermosetting tool moulding processes.
• Strong knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works) and use of PDM. Mould flow simulation is desirable.
• Understanding of materials science, machining processes, and mould manufacturing methods with a focus on industry best practices for injection moulding and compression moulding.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex…