Polymer Extrusion Engineer responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing polymer extrusion processes and equipment for new and existing medical products.

Job Requirements

BS in Engineering

2–4 years of engineering experience

Experience working with polymers such as Pebax, Nylon, PEEK, and Urethanes

Experience with prototyping, fixturing, and New Product Development (NPD)

Strong documentation skills, including TMV and OQ/PQ execution and reporting

Experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles

Understanding of statistics and experience performing statistical analysis

Preferred Skills

Experience developing and characterizing extruded processes: free extrusion, over-the-core, coextrusion, over braid, reel-to-reel, multi-lumen, and bump extrusion

Familiarity with how extrusion input parameters affect process outputs and product performance

Experience developing equipment and fixtures from concept through prototype and into production

Experience using DFSS tools such as DOE and structured problem-solving methods

Experience with mechanical design, automation and controls, and basic programming for equipment or test systems

Experience using statistical analysis software tools

Medical device or other regulated industry experience with exposure to quality systems and regulatory requirements

Job Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and scale polymer extrusion processes for existing and new products

Plan and execute TMV, OQ, and PQ activities, including protocol development, data collection, analysis, and final reporting

Design, prototype, and refine fixtures and equipment required for extrusion processes and downstream operations

Apply DFM and DFSS principles to improve manufacturability, yield, and process robustness

Use statistical tools and DOE to characterize processes, define critical parameters, and establish process windows

Support NPD teams with extrusion process input, material selection, and manufacturability assessments

Generate and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and validation records in accordance with quality system requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance) to implement and sustain new processes in production

Support investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions related to extrusion processes and equipment

Pay: 35-44

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $44.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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