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Chesterfield / Global
Process Engineer
- £40,000
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Chesterfield / Global
Extrusion Process Engineer Chesterfield — Full-Time | Permanent
£40,000 + excellent benefits
The Role We're recruiting an experienced Extrusion Process Engineer specialising in plastics to support and optimise extrusion operations for a leading manufacturing business in Chesterfield. You'll 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
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