Extrusion Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available)

NDS - A member of NORMA Group

Lindsay, CA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

The Extrusion Engineer leads all efforts in developing, documenting, verifying, and maintaining current and new extrusion processes with a focus on improving quality and cycle performance, and reducing part weight. This position also trains and mentors process technicians and production staff in molding techniques as well as provides technical leadership in molding products for the company.

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains the process standards in which all parts manufactured.
Establishes process control limits and assists in generating standard work instructions.
Develops process conditions that allow use of the most cost effective resin blends.
Manages exploration and evaluation of new materials and processes in order to achieve the least part weight and best quality, process, and reliability.
Trains, directs and evaluates process technicians with emphasis on process set-up, productivity and troubleshooting.
Reviews production and operating records and resolves technical processing issues following established action plans for processes out of range.
Collaborates with tool shop, design engineering and production for all tool repairs, tool maintenance and design/manufacture of new tools.
Monitors and analyzes extrusion process performance for continuous improvement opportunities; researches and implements quality improvement, cost reduction and product reliability solutions.
Initiates business cases for new capital equipment and/or more cost-effective processing methods, including post-molding opportunities.
Ensures and enforces compliance with all legal regulations and company policies.
Complies with all environmental, health and safety standards and actively intervenes to correct recognized unsafe actions and conditions.

Position Requirements:

a. Education: Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or related field, or commensurate demonstrated experience in plastics processing industry.

b. Experience: 5 years plastic extrusion engineering experience.

Company Description

In 1972, NDS, Inc. manufactured the first plastic catch basin and a tradition of innovation and water management solutions began. Through the years, we have maintained our position as the market leader for residential and commercial markets by continuing to innovate within the industry and have expanded our business across multiple categories and globally.

Today, NDS is the industry's primary source for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management Valves for the residential and commercial markets. We remain dedicated to manufacturing products that feature superior performance, durability, are easy to install and widely available. These features have made NDS a trusted and knowledgeable partner in water management solutions both domestically and internationally. We provide our customers with exceptional service and support that allows them to solve their water management problems. We welcome you to our website and hope you find what you need.

NDS - A member of NORMA Group

In 1972, NDS, Inc. manufactured the first plastic catch basin and a tradition of innovation and water management solutions began. Through the years, we have maintained our position as the market leader for residential and commercial markets by continuing to innovate within the industry and have expanded our business across multiple categories and globally. Today, NDS is the industry's primary source for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management Valves for the residential and commercial markets. We remain dedicated to manufacturing products that feature superior performance, durability, are easy to install and widely available. These features have made NDS a trusted and knowledgeable partner in water management solutions both domestically and internationally. We provide our customers with exceptional service and support that allows them to solve their water management problems. We welcome you to our website and hope you find what you need. NDS - A member of NORMA Group