Senior Extrusion Engineer

Responsibilities

The Sr. Extrusion Engineer provides business unit-wide technical leadership for extrusion processes, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and product quality. This role combines hands-on process ownership with strategic guidance, supporting new product development, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Marketing to deliver advanced extrusion technologies aligned with business objectives.

• Design, develop, and implement extrusion processes to improve throughput, gauge control, material utilization and OEE.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations and equipment issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Support Operations by providing technical guidance as a subject matter expert and creating Best Practices for BU-wide implementation.
• Suggests and leads capital investment projects delivering best-in-class extrusion capabilities and conversion costs.
• Partner with R&D to scale up new materials and technologies (e.g., PCR, PFAS-free solutions).
• Define trial plans, guide technicians, and analyze data to support commercialization utilizing Six-Sigma Methodologies (DOE, DFSS, etc).
• Identify and lead projects to support and achieve Marketing Innovation, Material cost saving and Operational efficiency objectives.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in extrusion engineering (blown film or multi-layer preferred).
• Proven success in process optimization and new product introduction.
• Deep knowledge of thermoplastics, die design, cooling systems, and extrusion machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer Engineering, or related field.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Extrusion Technology.

Skills

• Intellectual Curiosity
• Problem Solving
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Centricity
• Growth Mindset
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

Role is eligible for 14% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.