Spectra Packaging is a leading manufacturer of plastic bottles and closures.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Extrusion Blow Moulding Optimisation Engineer on a full-time basis working days, 39 hours per week.
Reporting to the EBM/IM Production Manager and working alongside the Production Team, this role involves optimisation and improvement of production processes and procedures within the moulding department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead investigations and resolve complex moulding issues.
- Support technicians to achieve target cycle times, quality, and productivity.
- Develop robust process settings.
- Reduce scrap, customer complaints, and process variation.
- Support new product developments to achieve production targets.
- Conduct and monitor machine servicing and performance.
- Assist production with technical support and critical thinking skills.
Training & Development
- Create and deliver structured training/refresher training programmes for technicians.
- Assess competency and develop individual training plans.
- Coach teams on moulding principles.
- Develop work instructions and risk assessments.
- Identify opportunities to improve OEE, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
- Collaborate in root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Standardise best practice across machinery, servicing, and team performance.
You will:
- Have a minimum of 3 years moulding experience in one or more of the following processes: Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, Extrusion Blow Moulding, or Injection Moulding.
- Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Can deliver training and assess training requirements.
- Be honest, dependable, and accountable.
- Be diligent with a positive 'can do' attitude.
- Conscientious with a sharp eye for detail and a pride for delivering excellence consistently.
- Innovative in exploring better ways of working and using your own initiative to find solutions.
- Committed to sustainability in terms of supporting the environment.
- Safety conscious and willing to lead by example.
- Open to embracing challenges and adapting to change when required.
This is an exciting time to be joining an expanding, privately owned company with an ambition and vision to succeed.
- competitive salary
- 5% employer pension contribution with employee contribution
- 24 days paid holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
- free onsite parking
- an attractive EAP package
- training
- career progression
We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.
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EBM Optimisation Engineer employer: Spectra Packaging Ltd
Spectra Packaging Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters teamwork and reliability. With a commitment to employee growth through comprehensive training and a competitive benefits package including pension and holidays, this role as an Extrusion Blow Moulding Technician provides a meaningful opportunity for career advancement in the thriving UK packaging industry.
