Country: United Kingdom
City: Req ID: 529300
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate
About 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.
Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.
We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built through collaboration on breakthrough ideas that achieve tomorrow's solutions today.
Mould Engineer - High Carr/Tallington Join Our Team at Cubis System - Exciting Opportunities Await At Infrastructure Products Europe, we're innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators with a shared mission: creating manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges. We deliver innovative, sustainable products to clients around the world.
Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer - 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:
What our new 'Mould Engineer' will be doing: - 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.
The experience our new 'Mould Engineer' will have includes: - 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, SolidWorks) 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 technical issues.
- Desirable to have experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods preferred.
- This role requires a high level of team ethos to work with procurement, suppliers, design engineering & operations.
To be based at Tallington (GB) or Stoke (GB) site. Locality to these main tooling sites will reduce the travel required in the role. The role may also require travel to other sites as the business grows/develops. There may an occasional requirement to witness FAT testing (typically in China) for high risk / high value projects.
How To Apply Interested candidates should submit their applications to recruitment@cubis-systems.com by
Friday 13th November 2026. Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.
About CRH CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH's shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
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www.crh.com 
