Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing

A-SAFE GROUP; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join A-SAFE GROUP as a Process Engineer in Plastics Manufacturing and contribute to improving processes and product quality at this innovative company. In this role, you'll lead initiatives to optimize production efficiency while collaborating closely with engineering and production teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in high-volume manufacturing and the ability to drive technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' process engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Expertise in injection moulding, extrusion, or rotational moulding.
• Desirable experience with robotic programming and EOAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Support standardisation of best practices in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with teams for new product introductions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing

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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, RackEye️. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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