Senior Process Engineer, Extrusion

Nordson Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nordson Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer, Extrusion, where you will lead technical support and process development efforts in a collaborative environment. Enjoy working on innovative solutions in a company committed to diversity and inclusion while contributing to vital projects in medical device manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of related extrusion experience.
• 5+ years of production experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to extrusion operations.
• Develops and manages capital equipment projects.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary Of The Role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

The Senior Extrusion Engineer Operations is responsible for providing technical support to the extrusion areas. This includes problem solving, process development and leading continuous improvements efforts. The Senior Extrusion Engineer Operations proactively pursues meeting all established corporate, divisional and site goals including those for safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements
• Provide daily technical support to the extrusion and heat shrink production team by leading problem-solving efforts
• Develops, justifies and manages capital equipment projects to support new products, as well as increase productivity on existing products.
• Promote owner mindset and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work processes are established, followed and counter measures are implemented,
• Facilitate NBS Next business model at the production floor level. Ensure production team are educated and actively engaged in applying NBS Next elements on the production floor.
• Aids the Manufacturing Manager in developing and implementing new and/or refined processes for extrusion operations.
• Design, develop and implement cost saving initiatives on the production floor
• Ensure compliance to all applicable QMS requirements
• Participate in the operations planning process at the site level
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging participation among production team,
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Participate in Company technology planning and development activities
• Perform assigned job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds specified quality standards and required productivity metrics for job assigned.
• Coordinate with engineering team to ensure the timely and effective transfer of new product/processes
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree
• +7 years related extrusion experience; medical device & fluoropolymer preferred
• +5 years of production experience
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
• Ability to understand a broad range of extrusion equipment functions.
• Strong technical skills demonstrated through prior experience and career progression
  
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to setup/start-up and tear down an extrusion line including tooling selection and process development
• Ability to identify and solve challenging extrusion related problems
• High level of passion and enthusiasm to lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor
• Strong written and verbal two-way communication skills
• Must understand and be able to implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks is desirable.
• Demonstrates professionalism, builds trust, and ensures Nordson meets its commitments
• Forward thinking – identifies and anticipates issues and brings others along to proactively address
• Approachable and relationship oriented
• Ability to coach and develop others
  
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk, and sit frequently.
• Reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work in manufacturing environment where frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Work in manufacturing environment where occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid weather conditions, manufacturing chemicals, machine vibrations, and plastic extrusion production dust and noise levels up to 80 db. (Required personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.)
  
  
  

Travel Required

Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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