Manufacturing Engineer
Sector: Plastics
Function: R&D/Technical/Engineering
Location: UK
Ref: AZ/65054
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Worcestershire
The Role:
The Manufacturing Engineer (NPD) is a hands-on technical role supporting the introduction of new products from concept through to Start of Production (SOP) and into post-launch stabilisation. You'll work closely with design, quality, supply chain and manufacturing teams to deliver new products on time, to budget and to the required quality standard
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded manufacturing engineer with broad experience across the NPI lifecycle, including processes in engineering, assembly, supply chain coordination and quality tools such as APQP and PFMEA. A solid working knowledge of plastic injection mould tooling is essential — managing the tooling supply process, assessing feasibility and cost, and applying DFM/DFA principles to support Right First-Time introductions. A practical understanding of assembly processes and manufacturing methods is equally important.
The engineer will be expected to take a hands-on approach, and to bring practical solutions to engineering challenge.
The Candidate:
What we're looking for:
▪ HND/HNC or degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Plastics Engineering (or equivalent)
▪ Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing engineering role
▪ Direct involvement in injection moulding tooling programmes
▪ Experience in an NPD or NPI environment (preferred)
▪ Good working knowledge of CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks or equivalent.)
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process. For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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