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Plastic Consumables Development Engineer

Job in Wotton, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12, England, UK
Listing for: Azenta UK, Ltd.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Product Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Wotton

Job Title

Plastic Consumables Development Engineer

Job Description

We are looking to add an experienced Plastic Consumables Development Engineer who will be responsible for the development and technical project leadership of various plastic and seal products, including tubes, plates, and seals. The role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle from technology research and feasibility studies to patent activities and product implementation. The engineer will also provide technical support for quality control, product management, and customer feedback, ensuring high standards in plastic consumable products.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative plastic consumables within a collaborative and quality-focused engineering environment.

What You Will Do:
  • Product Development and Project Leadership:
    Lead development projects for plastic and seal products, including tubes, plates, and seals.
  • Technology Research and Feasibility Studies:
    Conduct research on relevant technologies, assess feasibility, and manage patent screening. Identify opportunities for proprietary patents.
  • Documentation:
    Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
  • Testing and Quality Control:
    Develop and implement new quality control testing procedures for plastics and seal products, updating them as needed.
  • Technical Expertise:
    Act as the technical expert supporting Product Management and Quality teams. Generate data for technical validation and testing.
  • Product Complaint Support:
    Provide third-level support for product complaints, including comparative testing and analysis.
  • Benchmark and Certification Testing:
    Conduct and coordinate benchmark testing, data generation, and certification processes in collaboration with external testing sites when necessary.
What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plastics Technology / Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Plastics Technology, or a degree as a Technician with relevant plastics technology experience.
  • Solid knowledge of injection moulding technology and plastic-friendly component design.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and experience with the industrialization and production of integrated assemblies in controlled environments.
  • Expertise in error-cause analysis for injection-moulded components.
  • Experience:

    Proven experience in the development, industrialization, and production of plastic components and assemblies.
  • Soft Skills:

    High self-motivation and quick learning ability. Strong communication skills with a passion for interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration.
  • Fluent in English.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at  for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.

To view more job openings please visit our career site at Careers | Azenta Life Sciences

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