Extrusion Process Engineer

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Extrusion Engineer to drive innovation in manufacturing processes. This role involves developing new equipment, troubleshooting existing processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will play a vital role in enhancing production efficiency while documenting and analyzing process developments. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for engineering, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the motor vehicle manufacturing sector. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will make a significant impact on the future of extrusion technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Extrusion Engineer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mathematics and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support manufacturing and process development.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues hands-on.
• Train and support extrusion operators.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Statistical Analysis

Technical Drawing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Additional training and certification

Job description

The Extrusion Engineer responsibilities comprise the development of extrusion processing and supporting the production and engineering needs by effective setting up the operation of various extrusion equipment and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be involved in the improvement and support of manufacturing and process development.
• To design and develop new equipment and processes and troubleshoot them.
• Troubleshooting equipment and process issues as a common hands-on activity.
• To document all the details of the process development and modify it whenever any new component or system has been designed.
• To make requisitions for the requirements of tools and other specific components.
• To perform experiments, ensure their validity and operation by installing and running the extrusion equipment and process.
• Assists in the statistical analysis that is vital for research and development of projects.
• Help in the development of new extrusion equipment and processes that are in compliance with the specified quality standards.
• Responsible for communicating the issues and coordinating the resolutions.
• Involved in training and supporting the extrusion operators.
• Develops the process metrics, implements the statistical principles and techniques, and conducts the necessary maintenance activities for the extrusion process and equipment.
• Monitors the performance of the extrusion process and implements tooling or process standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; additional training and certification would prove to be beneficial.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an excellent understanding of the basics of mathematics and statistics.
• Ability to read as well as create technical drawings.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience as an Extrusion Engineer.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing