Extrusion Engineer, Process

Masimo


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Pasir Gudang
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role requires candidate to plan, coordinate, direct, execute and document activities related to extrusion process design and control. Candidate must have a strong extrusion background and be proficient in tooling theory, tooling design, processing techniques and process development for a continuous run extrusion process. Candidate will be responsible to establish and maintain process control and work on process improvement activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Works with equipment suppliers to optimize machine operating sequence and man machine interface
  • Defines critical product and process variables, validates variable set points and impact of deviations via DOEs.
  • Develops Process FMEA and uses analysis to determine necessary improvements and controls to insure process and product reliability.
  • Develops, manages and controls manufacturing process recipes. Creates technical documents defining the process capabilities and limitations.
  • Executes routine process and product validation testing to include documentation of technical protocols and results.
  • Responsible for establishing / maintaining measurement systems for process capability, process quality, process first run yield, process material yield etc.
  • Responsible for developing process improvement plans to address manufacturing yield issues, quality issues or as part of continuous process improvement.
  • Responsible for development & research, testing and validation of improved manufacturing methods.
  • Acts as resident expert for extrusion, in process measurement equipment, automated material conveyance equipment, etc.
  • Hires, trains and develops process techs for critical process support.
  • Basic knowledge of equipment, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Identifies plans, executes and communicates results for process improvement projects that improve business performance in the form of material yields, machine efficiencies and operational costs.
  • Leads in the development of a disciplined operational culture that is required in a high manufacturing complexity, high material cost and zero defect environment.
  • Takes an active role in supporting business unit objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Experience with plastics manufacturing – extrusion or injection or similar.
  • Experience in modern manufacturing principles and techniques
  • Working knowledge of statistical techniques (e.g., DOE, SPC)
  • Experience in process automation, verification and validation
  • Good communication skills and technical writing abilities
  • Good conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Good computer skills – Solidworks (CSWA), Microsoft Office suites etc.
  • Ability to be work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of demonstrated process related work history in a plastics extrusion environment.
  • Knowledge of polymer material properties and processing techniques.
  • Proficiency in developing designs of experiments and analyzing outcomes using statistical tools (such as Minitab).
  • Working knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks, Autocad), mechanical simulations and modeling a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Working knowledge of AC vector drives, servo motor controls, electromagnetic braking devices providing multi-device speed coordination and tension control a plus.
  • Knowledge and experience in ISO13485 and preferably FDA QSR requirements.
  • Knowledge of Process Validation activity.
  • Knowledge on developing and executing cost reduction/saving projects thought lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Good English communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interface with Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and other functional groups in the organization.
  • Hands-on skills with electro-mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • Excellent technical writing abilities.
  • Experience in application of statistical process controls in a manufacturing environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree required on mechanical, electrical or related engineering.

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local or International (mainly USA) travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

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