SUMMARY

The extrusion engineer responsibilities comprise the development of extrusion processing and supporting the production and engineering needs by effective setting up the operation of various extrusion equipment and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To be involved in the improvement and support of manufacturing and process development
• To design and develop new equipment and processes and troubleshoot it
• Trouble shooting equipment and process issues as a common hand on activity.
• To document all the details of the process development and modify it whenever any new component or a system has been designed.
• To make requisitions for the requirements of tools and other specific components
• To perform experiments, ensure its validity and operation by installing and running the extrusion equipment and process.

• Assists in the statistical analysis that is vital for research and development of projects. 
• Help in the development of new extrusion equipment and processes that are in compliance with the specified quality standards. 
• Responsible for communicating the issues and coordinating the resolutions. 
• Involved in training and supporting the extrusion operators.
• Ensures that the extrusion equipment or process gets qualified by following the written plans and deriving conclusions based on statistics and reviewing the documents relevant to it. 
• Develops the process metrics, implements the statistical principles and techniques, and conducts the necessary maintenance activities for the extrusion process and equipment.
• Monitors the performance of the extrusion process and implements tooling or process standards. 
• Takes corrective action and determines ways for process improvement by accurately analyzing and understanding the data and process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess excellent technical knowledge of the extrusion process and material combined with good problem-solving skills. 

Able to collaborate with other people and solicit the cooperation of the team members. 

Excellent communication skills with special emphasis on verbal and written skills, combined with basic knowledge of statistics. 

Should be able to document extrusion runs as required and be updated with the current developments in the extrusion field. 

Should be able to develop new process and tools in a time efficient manner in order to meet the given deadlines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, bend and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Color vision may be necessary depending on job assignment. This position requires a sighted individual. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.