Injection Molding Process Engineer – 3-Shift

Artifex; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifex Interior Systems is seeking a Process Technician/Process Engineer to join the Scunthorpe site. The role operates on a 3-shift rotation (afternoons, mornings and nights) and focuses on maintaining cycle times, improving OEE and supporting new product launches.

You will monitor processes, review tooling, and drive improvements while ensuring quality and compliance with IATF audit systems. Strong injection moulding experience and lean methods knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on injection moulding experience within the automotive industry.
• Strong tool setting and processing knowledge.
• Qualifications in injection moulding (BPTA, IMT, GA) Level 3/4.
• Experience with Krauss Maffii, Engel, Nissei, Demag and Negri Bossi moulding machines.
• Experience with Wittmann, ATM, Krauss and Sepro Robots.
• English language required.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Numerate and literate to GCSE/O level C.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies.
• Clear PFMEA understanding to identify and manage risk/feasibility.
• Awareness of downtime, scrap costs and process variation implications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/maintain current cycle times against Mattec (MES).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings (cycle times, material usage, scrap).
• Target OEE improvements and above.
• Provide shop floor support for processing issues.
• Support new product launches and attend R&R activities.
• Review process documentation with Process Manager.
• Highlight tooling/equipment issues and drive improvements.
• Update setting sheets and process logs for changes.
• Carry out monthly safety checks and weekly crane checks.
• Assist with first-off procedures with Quality to ensure mouldings are correct.
• Suggest continual process improvements (SMED/5S/Kaizen).
• Support tool changes when requested and investigate downtime causes.
• Assist equipment breakdowns and PPS reviews with Quality.
• Attend short interval control meetings in the absence of the process manager.
• Show flexibility in hours, including overtime when required.

Skills

Injection moulding

Tool setting

Processing knowledge

Time management

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

PFMEA

Downtime cost awareness

Education

Injection moulding qualifications (BPTA/IMT/GA) Level 3/4

Tools

Krauss Maffii moulding machines

Engel moulding machines

Nissei moulding machines

Demag moulding machines

Negri Bossi moulding machines

Wittmann robotics

Sepro robots

ATM robotics

Krauss robotics

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems is seeking a Process Technician/Process Engineer to join the Scunthorpe site. The role operates on a 3-shift rotation (afternoons, mornings and nights) and focuses on maintaining cycle times, improving OEE and supporting new product launches.

You will monitor processes, review tooling, and drive improvements while ensuring quality and compliance with IATF audit systems. Strong injection moulding experience and lean methods knowledge are essential.