Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Nordson • Easton, PA

22h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees