Job Description
Position Title : Plastic Extrusion Process Engineer
Department : Production Position Type : Full-time
Office Location : Northborough, MA
This job works mainly with single screw extruders for extruding fiber and coated wire but also works with other manufacturing equipment that requires an understanding of mechanical principles. Unfortunately experience with compounding, 3D printing or R&D lab work is not applicable. The position works on the production floor troubleshooting problems with equipment, processes and working with production staff. It is not in an office environment. The applicant must show hands on production experience with application of engineering skills.
Epic Polymer Solutions, LLC is an ISO certified manufacturing company located in Northborough, MA that extrudes monofilaments and coated substrates for wire and cable. Our company culture is centered on creative, thoughtful solutions, doing what it takes to get a job done well and working together to exceed customer expectations.
Applicants must be located within commuting distance at time of application to be considered. This position works in a climate controlled production environment.
Objective of the Position :
The Plastic Extrusion Process Engineer is hands on manufacturing, responsible for troubleshooting the extrusion process to ensure results meet Customer specifications and lead times. The position is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving plastic extrusion processing issues through researching plastic resin properties and modifying and testing the plastic extrusion process to get the desired result. The position works with maintenance, quality and the machine operators and requires hands on operation of extrusion lines. The position is also responsible for, and must have experience with, tooling design. This position reports to the business owner.
There are 2 Skills Assessments that will be emailed to you when you apply to this job posting. Assessments must be completed as part of the application process.
Essential Functions :
- Responsible for resolving extrusion manufacturing issues to meet production deadlines
- Design and select tooling and dies
- Optimize extrusion processes through researching / understanding material properties and choosing the proper equipment and machine tooling for the product
- Mechanical aptitude to understand aspects of the process to troubleshoot and solve processing issues
- Read and follow product specification and document work procedures to establish appropriate tooling, extruder settings and equipment setup
- Provide guidance to operators to enable them to independently troubleshoot
- Work with Maintenance and Engineering to implement continuous improvement, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and improve line performance
- Perform updates and creation of new recipes for laser gauging equipment
- Requires critical thinking and problem solving as well as ability to troubleshoot independently
- Ensure jobs start and run on time to meet production schedule
- Participation in general housekeeping of extrusion line and production areas keeping plant cleaned, organized, safe and items put away correctly in proper locations.
- Requires ability to self-manage, organize and prioritize
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Must have on the job plastic extrusion experience showing a proven track record managing the extrusion for monofilaments and wire and cable processing
Experience with fluoropolymers
Self-motivated with attention to detail
Proven track record for critical thinking and problem-solving
Able to communicate, work as a team and pitch in where needed
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand on your feet for length of shift.
We value people who are smart, passionate and get things done. Fit is the most important criteria for us when hiring. To “fit” you must be:
- Responsible and Respectful: You respect everyone through your words and actions regardless of their status. You are someone team members can rely on to show up, be present and complete tasks.
- Team Player: Your goal is to find ways to provide value rather than call attention to your individual performance. You’re willing to jump in and help whenever and wherever needed by the team. You help out when there's work to be done.
- Get Things Done: You find ways to stay busy and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, take responsibility and make things happen as an individual contributor but also as part of a team. Once you start, you like to finish things, not just “checking the box” but making sure that they get done and done right.
- Willing to Make Mistakes and Honest When You Do: When you make mistakes you have the courage to admit it, learn from them and ensure they don’t get repeated in the future. Placing blame and spending time pointing fingers is not who you are…learning enough to make sure we don’t repeat the mistake is.
- Customer Focused: You have strong empathy for the customer and take pride in being part of a team that delivers the results that make customers want to work with us. You take pride in, and work to maintain, the quality and cleanliness of what we ship out.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- This position requires research into fluoropolymer processing for wire and cable, tooling design and understanding of extrusion machinery. You will spend most of your day on the production floor implementing process improvements and starting / troubleshooting extrusion jobs for operators as needed. You will be the go to for extrusion processing questions. Please tell me how your prior experience will help you succeed in this position.
Work Location: In person
