As an R&D/Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and growing the capabilities and services provided by the Polymers Extrusion team. This will be a fast-paced role where we will design, order, and qualify tooling and capital equipment related to extrusion. You will also work alongside with Operations and R&D customers to understand design criteria in order to optimize quality and maximize throughout.
Responsibilities:
* Implement and grow new technology of Balloons (extrusion and forming)
* Procure & qualify capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures for manufacturing
* Understand the material properties of thermoset polymers and balloon forming processes to ensure optimized design inputs and outputs
* Support development of equipment, process, and measurement strategy as related to Balloons
* Quality engineering responsibilities including continuous improvement through NCM/CAPA processes as it relates to raw and finished materials
* Plans, organizes, and manages related projects and staff as appropriate
* Train, mentor, and provide direction to Operators and Technicians.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, or other related fields.
* A minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment
* Extrusion/Injection molding/related experience preferred
* Innovative idea-generator who enjoys leading teams and mentoring others
* Problem-solving mindset backed up by solid statistical analysis skills
* Self-starter, self-motivator with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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