What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Process Engineer position at IPEG Industrial Group?
Role: As an Extrusion Process Engineer at ipeg-industrial-group, you will collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Sales groups to develop and sustain the best plastics extrusion equipment in the world. This position involves developing process and run customer FAT's in the lab, providing input to the design of innovative new products through all phases of product development, and coordinating activities to evaluate and resolve product or process related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gain expertise in the Conair product line;
- Develop collaborative relationships with key product stakeholders to drive good customer requirements, innovation, and effective decisions;
- Assist in the successful development of new products through concept to production;
- Provide root cause analysis of product issues with effective solutions and design enhancements;
- Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies into Conair products by working with the internal lab and vendors;
- Work with sales, manufacturing, and lab personnel to complete customer lab trials and factory acceptance testing;
- Assist service department in resolving customer issues with equipment and processes;
- Provide onsite startup and training for customers on the operation and setup of Conair equipment and tooling;
- Provide service support, machinery and controls changes, at customer facilities;
- Work with engineering to provide feedback and design improvements and solutions to customer problems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology; extensive relevant experience will be considered without formal education;
- Two (2) years of relevant experience, particularly in plastic extrusion processes, set up and operation of plastic extrusion equipment, and extrusion die design and setup;
- Experience with extrusion line startups and commissioning of machines;
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in a cross-functional organization, while working independently when needed to achieve desired results;
- Practical experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting;
- Knowledge of polymers used in the extrusion process;
- Proficient in the use of MCAD design tools, specifically SolidWorks;
- Working knowledge of electrical power/controls;
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time;
- Practical experience with DFM/DFA methodologies is a plus;
- Project management experience and customer relations a plus.
ipeg-industrial-group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, wellness program and employee referral bonus program.
ipeg-industrial-group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
