Plastic Consumables Development Engineer

Azenta UK, Ltd.; Wotton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta UK, Ltd. is seeking a Plastic Consumables Development Engineer to lead development projects for plastic and seal products (tubes, plates, seals) and oversee the full lifecycle from research to implementation.

You will compile ISO 9001/13485 documentation, support quality control, and provide technical leadership across product management and customers. The role requires expertise in injection moulding, CAD proficiency, and experience industrializing plastic components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plastics Technology or Mechanical Engineering, or Technician with plastics experience.
• Solid knowledge of injection moulding technology and plastic-friendly component design.
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with industrialization and production of assemblies.
• Experience in development, industrialization and production of plastic components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects for plastic and seal products including tubes, plates, and seals.
• Conduct technology research, feasibility studies, and manage patent screening.
• Prepare and maintain ISO 9001/13485 compliant documentation.
• Develop and implement new quality control testing procedures for plastics and seals.
• Act as technical expert supporting Product Management and Quality teams.
• Generate data for technical validation and testing.
• Provide third‑level support for product complaints and conduct comparative testing.
• Coordinate benchmark testing and certification activities with external sites when needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Quick learning

Fluent English

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Plastics Technology/Mechanical Engineering

Technician with plastics experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Title

Plastic Consumables Development Engineer

Job Description

We are looking to add an experienced Plastic Consumables Development Engineer who will be responsible for the development and technical project leadership of various plastic and seal products, including tubes, plates, and seals. The role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle from technology research and feasibility studies to patent activities and product implementation. The engineer will also provide technical support for quality control, product management, and customer feedback, ensuring high standards in plastic consumable products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative plastic consumables within a collaborative and quality-focused engineering environment.

What You Will Do:

• Product Development and Project Leadership: Lead development projects for plastic and seal products, including tubes, plates, and seals.
• Technology Research and Feasibility Studies: Conduct research on relevant technologies, assess feasibility, and manage patent screening. Identify opportunities for proprietary patents.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• Testing and Quality Control: Develop and implement new quality control testing procedures for plastics and seal products, updating them as needed.
• Technical Expertise: Act as the technical expert supporting Product Management and Quality teams. Generate data for technical validation and testing.
• Product Complaint Support: Provide third-level support for product complaints, including comparative testing and analysis.
• Benchmark and Certification Testing: Conduct and coordinate benchmark testing, data generation, and certification processes in collaboration with external testing sites when necessary.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plastics Technology / Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Plastics Technology, or a degree as a Technician with relevant plastics technology experience.
• Solid knowledge of injection moulding technology and plastic-friendly component design.
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with the industrialization and production of integrated assemblies in controlled environments.
• Expertise in error-cause analysis for injection-moulded components.
• Experience: Proven experience in the development, industrialization, and production of plastic components and assemblies.
• Soft Skills: High self-motivation and quick learning ability. Strong communication skills with a passion for interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration.
• Fluent in English.

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally. As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.

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