Senior Process Engineer, Extrusion

Nordson•Easton, PA

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. Job Summary The Senior Extrusion Engineer Operations is responsible for providing technical support to the extrusion areas. This includes problem solving, process development and leading continuous improvements efforts. The Senior Extrusion Engineer Operations proactively pursues meeting all established corporate, divisional and site goals including those for safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree
+7 years related extrusion experience; medical device & fluoropolymer preferred
+5 years of production experience
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Ability to understand a broad range of extrusion equipment functions.
Strong technical skills demonstrated through prior experience and career progression
Ability to setup/start-up and tear down an extrusion line including tooling selection and process development
Ability to identify and solve challenging extrusion related problems
High level of passion and enthusiasm to lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor
Strong written and verbal two-way communication skills
Must understand and be able to implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
Demonstrates professionalism, builds trust, and ensures Nordson meets its commitments
Forward thinking – identifies and anticipates issues and brings others along to proactively address
Approachable and relationship oriented
Ability to coach and develop others
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stand, walk, and sit frequently.
Reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally.
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently.
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work in manufacturing environment where frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Work in manufacturing environment where occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid weather conditions, manufacturing chemicals, machine vibrations, and plastic extrusion production dust and noise levels up to 80 db. (Required personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements
Provide daily technical support to the extrusion and heat shrink production team by leading problem-solving efforts
Develops, justifies and manages capital equipment projects to support new products, as well as increase productivity on existing products.
Promote owner mindset and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work processes are established, followed and counter measures are implemented,
Facilitate NBS Next business model at the production floor level. Ensure production team are educated and actively engaged in applying NBS Next elements on the production floor.
Aids the Manufacturing Manager in developing and implementing new and/or refined processes for extrusion operations.
Design, develop and implement cost saving initiatives on the production floor
Ensure compliance to all applicable QMS requirements
Participate in the operations planning process at the site level
Create a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging participation among production team,
Communicate effectively with co-workers
Participate in Company technology planning and development activities
Perform assigned job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds specified quality standards and required productivity metrics for job assigned.
Coordinate with engineering team to ensure the timely and effective transfer of new product/processes
Other duties as assigned