Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing

Role Overview

To support our ongoing expansion and investment in the latest technologies in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, PU Formulation & Rotational Moulding we are looking to recruit a Process Engineer on a permanent basis.

• Implementing a more cohesive and efficient approach to existing technical procedures and new product and process introduction.
• Develop process metrics and set up systems for tracking and monitoring and present data and recommendations to management.
• Process expertise and knowledge within extrusion, injection, rotational moulding and PU cells.

How you can help us in this role:

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements. Develop ideas to improve the safety and environmental integrity of the process.
• Work with the Production Manager to monitor and improve OEE from the key processes.
• Develop and apply systems for ongoing assessment and improvement of current and new products.
• Cycle time reduction conducted in a methodical manner.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to reduce scrap levels and improve OEE levels.
• Offer technical expertise and support to production and other Operations areas as required.
• Contribute to new projects and new product introduction including calculating the IMM requirements for new products and machinery.
• Serve as the technical contact and expert for the process engineering function.
• Become an expert in the equipment, process, and associated products. Completing D.O.E. for all processes where necessary. SMED introduction.
• Qualify new equipment and processes through written plans, statistically based conclusions, and multifunctional review of documents.
• Train and develop the Technician Team, working with the Training Manger to identify and close any skills gaps and to meet ongoing training requirements.
• Encourage a continuous improvement culture focusing on technical excellence.
• Encourage good housekeeping and 5s standards at all times.
• Conduct / attend DFM’s, GA’s, Drawing reviews.
• Attend tool trials, both in the UK & Overseas utilising the necessary procedures and documentation.
• Conduct Process Capability studies on critical dimensions & or component weight.
• Procure / build End of Arm Tooling for Robotics.
• Ability / Experience creating robot programs for removal of products.

What we would like you to Bring to the Team

Essential:

• Strong experience in process engineering within extrusion, injection and rotational moulding.
• Track record of successful process engineering in a fast-moving, high volume related manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Analytical and able to present data and articulate confidently to present a business case.
• Attention to detail and an active problem solver seeing the chance to provide an effective solution.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines and in line with budget.
• Attention to detail but able to see the bigger picture.

Desirable:

• PU experience.

About A-SAFE

The A-SAFE Group is a leading global workplace safety solutions provider. Since 1984, the business has been pioneering state-of-the-art solutions that safeguard people and assets across a variety of sectors, all around the world.

Innovation has been a watchword for A-SAFE since the company’s very beginning, with the business being the inventor and original manufacturer of the world’s first industrial strength polymer barrier safety system. The business continues to pioneer game-changing workplace safety technology to this day, supplying warehouses, factories, airports, car parks and other industrial workplaces worldwide.

A truly global business, the A-SAFE Group is headquartered in the UK and has 17 international subsidiaries, including Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Belgium, Spain, USA, UAE, Japan and Canada, as well as a host of trusted global partners, meaning the business is represented in more than 65 countries worldwide.

The A-SAFE Group operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the UK and maintains global distribution networks and facilities, allowing the business to provide innovative solutions to the world’s largest and best-known brands including Nestlé, Coca-Cola, BMW, 3M, Heathrow Airport, Unilever, Amazon, and Jaguar Land Rover.

Our values are at the core of everything we do:

• We are Pioneers
• We are in it Together
• We do the Right Thing

This is a great opportunity to join us at a time of rapid growth.

We offer a fast-paced, energetic and creative environment, working with the latest technologies.

We have a great track record of developing talent, offering ongoing training, professional study support and career opportunities.