What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Fluortek, LLC?
Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer shall, at a minimum, be responsible for the following functions: Using experience and technical knowledge to research and determine the right production equipment, material, process, and processing environment for PTFE tubing product line. Coordinate the development and installation of new manufacturing equipment or new processes necessary for the introduction of new products and lead the efforts to verify and validate manufacturing processes. Initiate and manage new capability development, product development, and process development projects in the PTFE productions to satisfy company’s goals and strategy. Prepare technical reports on the progress of process development and support the effort in the creation of manufacturing documentation. Drive the development of continual process improvements using Lean Six Sigma techniques, analyzing, troubleshooting, and optimizing existing processes. Participating in Company technology planning and development activities. Lead and mentor more junior engineers in development efforts Perform and support other company related duties as required Education and Experience Requirements Required: 5 years of plastic tubing extrusion experience in medical manufacturing or relevant industry 5 years of new product development in medical manufacturing or relevant industry Ability to understand a broad range of extrusion equipment functions. Lean six sigma and experience in utilizing them in process improvement projects. Black belt preferred. Preferred: Bachelors in polymer engineering or plastic engineering or Chemical engineering or relevant engineering. Master’s or PhD preferred. Knowledge of PTFE material, properties, and processing technology- preferred. knowledge of PTFE extrusion process and tool design- preferred Ability to understand a broad range of Plastic extrusion equipment functions General knowledge of chemical and mechanical functions in general ram extrusion material and equipment. Experience with 3D-CAD tools and Rapid Prototyping processes. Skills and Abilities Ability to comprehend technical details and be able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel. Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills Ability to use project management tools to keep track of tasks, milestones, project timelines etc., Excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills, and related office software applications. Experience in developing and delivering presentations, meetings, and training events. Ability to comprehend technical details and be able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel. Organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization. Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision. Working Conditions and Physical Demands The Senior Manufacturing process engineer shall, at minimum, meet the following pre-hire qualifications: Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Ability to read small print and to see at normal distances. Ability to write clearly and legibly. Ability to hear within normal ranges in person and on telephone. Good eyesight. Minimum 50 lbs. lifting required. Ability to speak clearly in person and on telephone. Ability to project a positive and competent Company image to customers. Travel Required Minimal #LI-NS1 Interested? If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV. About Nordson Medical At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career. At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.