R&D Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Extrusion Technology

Superior Essex • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

This role involves applying sound engineering methods to investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for high-temperature thin-film extrusion for magnet wire insulation systems. The position requires hands-on technical leadership in the design and execution of extrusion insulation technology. You will interface with R&D Chemists to provide knowledge and develop extrusion technology and processes for new/modified materials. A key responsibility is the development and implementation of products and processes to meet or exceed customer application requirements. Additionally, you will provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with installation, startup, training, and product launch phases, and evaluate prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications. The goal is to develop new processes and products to improve quality, efficiency, and cost of existing extruded insulation products.

Requirements

• Sound engineering methods
• High temperature thin film extrusion
• Magnet wire insulation systems
• Hands-on technical leadership
• Design and execution of extrusion insulation technology
• Interface with R&D Chemists
• Develop extrusion technology and processes for new/modified materials
• Development and implementation of products and processes
• Meet or exceed customer application requirements
• Technical support for new equipment evaluation
• Assist with installation, startup, training, and product launch phases
• Evaluate prototype equipment
• Document performance
• Recommend modifications
• Develop new processes and products to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing extruded insulation products

Responsibilities

• Apply sound engineering methods to investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for high temperature thin film extrusion for magnet wire insulation systems.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership of design and execution of extrusion insulation technology.
• Interface with R&D Chemists to provide knowledge and develop extrusion technology and processes for the introduction and evaluation of new/modified materials.
• Develop and implement products and processes to meet or exceed the requirements of current and future customer applications.
• Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and product launch phases.
• Evaluate prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
• Develop new processes and products to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing extruded insulation products.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed