Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced

Light-RTM Lead

to play a pivotal role in the refinement and delivery of our Light Resin Transfer Moulding (Light-RTM) processes. This is a key technical position, focused on improving process capability, ensuring quality, and supporting production outcomes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in composite moulding processes, a deep understanding of Light-RTM techniques, and be able to work closely with production staff, acting as a technical expert, mentor, and process champion.

This role is focused on technical leadership within a specific area of our manufacturing processes. As a specialist in this process, you will be responsible for driving technical quality, ensuring consistent process performance, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. This is not a supervisory role, but a position of subject-matter expertise, working collaboratively with the production team and management.

Duties

Ensure the Light-RTM process is delivered consistently, efficiently, and to a high standard. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of best practices. Identify, diagnose, and resolve emergent technical issues in real time. Mentor and support junior team members by sharing knowledge and encouraging skill development. Provide technical leadership in the use of injection and vacuum machinery. Promote a culture of care, innovation, integrity, and ownership across the team. Maintain a strong awareness of safety and material handling. Adapt flexibly to the evolving demands of the manufacturing process.

Required Skills

Proven experience with the Light-RTM process and composite materials manufacturing. Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality. Strong working knowledge of injection and vacuum machinery used in closed-moulding processes. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Good communication and organisational skills. Mentoring skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. Flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.
Mould Ability is situated in Staveley, Chesterfield, easily accessible from junction 29A or junction 30 on the M1.

This is a full-time, permanent position, based at our Chesterfield site.

Basic hours are 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 13:00 Friday.

Overtime is available at an enhanced rate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Application question(s):

What is your current notice period?
Experience:

Light-RTM manufacturing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/08/2025