Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing
Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing
Location: Elland, West Yorkshire
Reporting to: Process Engineering Manager
Are you an experienced plastics manufacturing and process engineering professional eager to make an impact at a fast-growing, industry-leading company? Join A-SAFE Group, where you’ll be part of a global team dedicated to redefining workplace safety standards and delivering innovative solutions to some of the world’s largest companies.
The Opportunity
As a Process Engineer at A-SAFE, you will drive improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and technical problem-solving. You’ll play a key role in delivering new product introductions, optimising OEE, and ensuring safe, lean, and scalable processes.
In this role, you will:
• Lead structured cycle time reduction and scrap minimisation initiatives
• Support SMED implementation and standardisation of best practices.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on core manufacturing processes (injection, extrusion, rotational moulding).
• Attend tool trials and technical reviews (DFM, GA, drawing reviews) both in the UK and abroad.
• Procure or build End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) for robotic systems
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to introduce new products and processes.
• Calculate machine and tooling requirements for new products, as well as conduct DOE studies and process validation
The ideal candidate:
- Minimum 5 years' process engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing
- Expertise in at least two of the following: injection moulding, extrusion, rotational moulding
- Strong analytical skills and confident communicator with the ability to present data and build business cases.
- Experience with robotic programming and EOAT (Desirable)
- Knowledge of PU formulation or polyurethane process environments (Desirable)
Why A-SAFE?
Since 1984, A-SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions like our award-winning IoT system, RackEye™️. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety. Learn more about our Customer Success Stories here.
At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.
- We Are Pioneers
- We Are in it Together
- We Do the Right Thing
Our Commitment to Diversity
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.
Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?
Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group. Explore our Careers Page for more opportunities.