Thermoplastic Extrusion Engineer: Process Improvement

Amphenol CDI; Saint Augustine, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT is seeking an experienced Thermoplastics Extrusion Engineer in St. Augustine, FL.

The role focuses on process improvements, scrap reduction, sustaining engineering, equipment specification, qualification, and technical support for fluoropolymer and silicone extrusion. The candidate will spend more than 70% of time in production areas, lead continuous improvement projects, perform DOEs/trials, and contribute to DFM for NPD initiatives while ensuring cost-effective, repeatable

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally aerospace or similar).
• Experience with extrusion, especially fluoropolymer, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of LSS tools is preferred; uses formal problem-solving methodologies (RCA, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC).
• Background in aerospace/defense or cable assembly industries is favored.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to meet cost, quality, delivery, and safety targets.
• Evaluate scrap/waste for processes and develop waste-reduction plans.
• Ensure Standard Work is in place to guide production and minimize safety/quality downtime.
• Spend >70% of time in production areas supporting extrusion operations.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects for extrusion processes.
• Perform engineering analyses, DOEs, and trials to optimize processes.
• Coordinate Capital Equipment planning and installation; assist with DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOE methods

DMAIC

8D

RCA

Capital Equipment planning

Job description

Amphenol CIT is seeking an experienced Thermoplastics Extrusion Engineer in St. Augustine, FL.

The role focuses on process improvements, scrap reduction, sustaining engineering, equipment specification, qualification, and technical support for fluoropolymer and silicone extrusion. The candidate will spend more than 70% of time in production areas, lead continuous improvement projects, perform DOEs/trials, and contribute to DFM for NPD initiatives while ensuring cost-effective, repeatable