Polymer Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage technical operations of injection molding, extrusion, and pultrusion processes
• Raw material selection, compounding, qualification, and inventory management for all the various products defined above
• Review and provide input to part drawings, specifications, and part tolerancing
• Oversee mold and die design, set-up, qualification, maintenance and storage
• Create work instructions, carry out operator training, implement QC procedures
• Carry out product performance and acceptance testing
• Coordinate technical problem solving, root cause analysis, and continual improvement activities
• Implement in-process data acquisition, process capability assessments, and Statistical Process Control
• Manage external vendors as necessary

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 5+ years direct experience with injection molding, extrusion, and/or pultrusion materials and processes
• Must be proficient in MS Office, Excel, statistical analysis software such as Minitab, and 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks
• Ability to communicate and report conclusions clearly and concisely
• Specific knowledge in polymer structure, properties, compounding, processing, and quality control
• Expert understanding of polymer characterization, standardized test methods and equipment
• Review and provide input to mold and die designs, mold flow, finite element, and thermal analysis reports
• Six Sigma, Lean, and Total Quality Management knowledge desirable
• General skills in root cause analysis, continual improvement, and quality assurance
• Formal project management skills desirable

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $90,000-$150,000 and is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in accordance with company policy.

Schedule

The position will work on-site 5 days a week at our Farmingdale, Long Island, NY headquarters.