Senior Process Development Engineer
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Preferred hands-on-experience in extrusion process development with 8+ years of experience
This is a Flexible position, people with higher experience level are welcome to apply to this position and will be well compensated / positioned accordingly.
Develop/mentor extrusion engineering talent pipeline with hands on experience.
Proven track record of extrusion expertise in developing any one or more of the following process from ground up is preferred.
- Multi-lumen extrusion
- Free form extrusion
- Vacuum forming extrusion
- Shrink tubing
- Intermittent / full A/B extrusion
- Braided catheter extrusion
- Extruded Coating
- Multilayer co-extrusion
- Bump tubing
Familiar with processing Pebax, Nylon derivates, polyurethane, engineering polymers
5+ years of experience in an extrusion manufacturing environment, preferably in a medical device setting.
Experience in process validations, statistics and SPC using Minitab software
Extensive knowledge of plastic chemistry and properties
Experience in transferring product from pilot to production
Proficient in designing, acquiring, and implementing new equipment and processes
Familiar with design controls, FDA regulation - ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and CGMP practices
Relies heavily on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Good working knowledge of GD&T
Generate and conduct validations independently and assist technicians and engineers in executing validation protocols (IQ/PD/PC/OQ/PQ/TMV)
Design tooling to support new extruded products or process improvements
Lead and support a team of Engineers and Technicians
Initiate, direct, and support projects to implement innovative equipment processes, and methods that enhance efficiency, improve safety, and increase profitability
Hands-on role which requiring on-site support and managing other employees
Proven ability to take the lead role in extrusion engineering functions which includes validating and troubleshooting processes, identifying and implementing process improvements, managing projects, and expanding extrusion capabilities
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Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
