Extrusion Engineer, Process

Job Summary

Role requires candidate to plan, coordinate, direct, execute and document activities related to extrusion process design and control. Candidate must have a strong extrusion background and be proficient in tooling theory, tooling design, processing techniques and process development for a continuous run extrusion process. Candidate will be responsible to establish and maintain process control and work on process improvement activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with equipment suppliers to optimize machine operating sequence and man machine interface
• Defines critical product and process variables, validates variable set points and impact of deviations via DOEs.
• Develops Process FMEA and uses analysis to determine necessary improvements and controls to insure process and product reliability.
• Develops, manages and controls manufacturing process recipes. Creates technical documents defining the process capabilities and limitations.
• Executes routine process and product validation testing to include documentation of technical protocols and results.
• Responsible for establishing / maintainingmeasurement systems for process capability, process quality, process first run yield, process material yield etc.
• Responsible for developing process improvement plans to address manufacturing yield issues, quality issues or as part of continuous process improvement.
• Responsible for development & research, testing and validation of improved manufacturing methods.
• Acts as resident expert for extrusion, in process measurement equipment, automated material conveyance equipment, etc.
• Hires, trains and develops process techs for critical process support.
• Basic knowledge of equipment, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Identifies plans, executes and communicates results for process improvement projects that improve business performance in the form of material yields, machine efficiencies and operational costs.
• Leads in the development of a disciplined operational culture that is required in a high manufacturing complexity, high material cost and zero defect environment.
• Takes an active role in supporting business unit objectives.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required on mechanical, electrical or related engineering.

Physical requirements / Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local or International (mainly USA) travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a validDriver’s license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

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