CLIENT:
Our client is the leader in the design and manufacture of custom plastic tubing extrusions for the medical device industry. They supply leading medical device manufacturers around the world with custom medical grade plastic extrusions. Their experience with uniquely challenging extrusion, expertise, and a commitment to quality, has led them into many industries. Their plastics list is very diverse and includes; nylon, PVC, PEEK, polycarbonate, polyurethane and various other polymers.
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
POLYMER ENGINEER
The successful candidate will be the technical expert for manufacturing support of polymer extrusion processes. Employing state-of-the-art laboratory analysis, the Polymer Engineer applies a systematic designed experiment approach to address performance of existing compounds or develop new materials from concept to scale up. Support manufacturing including production related matters involving troubleshooting. Lead project teams in the following; developing and executing validation protocols, process development and improvement, compliance and audits, equipment maintenance, cost savings, identification and implementation of manufacturing methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
· Support manufacturing including production related matters involving day to day troubleshooting
· Developing and executing validation protocols
· Process development and improvement
· Compliance and audits
· Equipment maintenance
· Cost savings
· Identification and implementation of manufacturing methods.
· Lead project teams.
· Employing state-of-the-art laboratory analysis, the Polymer Engineer applies a systematic designed experiment approach to address performance of
existing compounds or develop new materials from concept to scale up.