Extrusion Process Engineer Chesterfield Full-Time | Permanent
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£40,000 + excellent benefits
The Role Were recruiting an experienced Extrusion Process Engineer specialising in plastics to support and optimise extrusion operations for a leading manufacturing business in Chesterfield. Youll take ownership of process parameters, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement across HDPE pipe and compression extrusion lines.
This is a technical, hands-on engineering role working closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Production to ensure high levels of efficiency, product quality and process reliability.
Key Responsibilities Process Optimisation & Technical Leadership
Define, standardise and optimise extrusion parameters (temperature profiles, melt pressure, screw speed, line speed, cooling rates) for HDPE
Lead root-cause analysis for product defects and implement corrective actions
Improve line speeds, throughput and material yield without compromising mechanical properties
Support scrap-reduction and sustainability initiatives, including PCR/PIR integration and optimisation
Equipment & Tooling Management
Work with Maintenance and equipment suppliers on preventive maintenance
Support the design, specification and commissioning of new extrusion lines and associated equipment
Improve SOPs, setup sheets and troubleshooting guides for operators and technicians
Quality & New Product Introduction (NPI)
Collaborate with Technical and Quality teams to evaluate and improve process capability
Oversee trial runs, process validations and scale-up activities for new product launches
Ensure processes meet mechanical, dimensional and performance standards
Requirements Degree/HNC/HND in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or similar
35+ years hands-on process engineering experience in continuous plastics extrusion (pipe extrusion)
Strong technical knowledge of Polyethylene (HDPE), melt rheology and thermal behaviour
Solid understanding of single-screw extruders and gravimetric dosing systems
Experience with industrial automation and PLC systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving and process-optimisation skills
Desirable Experience with multi-layer co-extrusion
Knowledge of plastics testing standards (ISO/BV/FM) tensile strength, MFI, density
Experience xiskglj improving process capability and statistical process control
Working Conditions Engineering / manufacturing environment
Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Production
Hands-on involvement in trials, validations and process optimisation
Occasional supplier or site visits as required
Benefits £40,000 salary
37.5 hours per week
MondayFriday, 08:3017:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch)
16-week probation period
Company sick pay after 6 months
25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
Additional leave for long service
Christmas shutdown
Employer pension contribution: 5%
Life assurance: 1.75 annual salary
Free onsite parking
Private healthcare after probation
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