Plastics Extrusion Engineer — Precision Process Innovation

Searchbox l.l.c.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking an Extrusion Engineer (Plastics) to drive development of extrusion processes for fluoropolymers and polyolefins, from concept through production release. You will work cross-functionally with production, R&D, engineering and quality to ensure processes meet stringent specifications and deliver high-quality, high-precision products.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in extrusion, strong problem-solving, and hands-on experience with PFMEA, DOE, and Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on precision extrusion experience.
• Background as an extrusion/ Plastics engineer with extrusion focus.
• Post-secondary engineering education or equivalent experience.
• Experience setting up extrusion equipment and supporting production teams.

Responsibilities

• Product and Process Development: Develop new products and extrusion processes in support of product management and business goals, from concept and prototyping through production release.
• Material Processing: Develop, implement, and maintain robust extrusion processes for fluoropolymers and polyolefins, including FEP, PFA, ETFE, PTFE, PVDF, and HDPE.
• Process Optimization: Apply PFMEA, process control plans, design of experiments, and structured problem-solving methods to improve extrusion performance, quality, consistency, and manufacturability.
• Production Support: Work closely with production personnel, R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure extrusion processes meet customer specifications, tolerances, and internal requirements.
• Tooling and Equipment: Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop extrusion tooling, fixtures, and equipment improvements that support high-precision product manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve extrusion processing issues by analyzing process parameters, material behavior, equipment condition, and product performance.
• Training and Best Practices: Provide technical support and training to production staff to ensure adherence to best practices, quality standards, and safe operating procedures.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of extrusion processes, improvements, process parameters, traceability, and compliance with quality and business management system requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Support productivity improvement, scrap reduction, setup-time reduction, cost savings, material optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Support and comply with all company health, safety, environmental, QMS, and EMS policies and procedures.
• Other assignments as required.

Skills

Precision extrusion

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

PFMEA

DOE

Six Sigma

Job description

Chromalox is seeking an Extrusion Engineer (Plastics) to drive development of extrusion processes for fluoropolymers and polyolefins, from concept through production release. You will work cross-functionally with production, R&D, engineering and quality to ensure processes meet stringent specifications and deliver high-quality, high-precision products.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in extrusion, strong problem-solving, and hands-on experience with PFMEA, DOE, and Six Sigma