Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for aMaterials Engineerto join a leading Company located in theEl Paso, TXsurrounding area. Responsibilities : + Hands-on analysis of the plastics extrusion process, including machine, material, and human interface through direct observation and statistical analysis. + Uses statistically bound methodologies (DOE, QFD, FMEA) to optimize materials and process development and ensure a stable manufacturing process. + Use Pro E/Creo as a design tool to develop and improve manufacturing machinery, user interfaces, and the extrusion process. + Oversee the integration of newly developed processes and equipment into the current manufacturing process, evaluate results, and ensure improvements in manufacturing are maintained; includes vendor management and implementation of extrusion equipment from specification through installation and process qualification. + Machine design and tooling design improvements. + Guide and supervise technical staff members and manufacturing personnel during the material and/or process development process and ensure work is done correctly and safely ; includes creation of operating procedures, process setups, quality documentation, and product specifications. + Oversee , and or conduct , product hydraulic performance testing and material physical properties testing. + May include both hands-on testing and directing the activities of the lab test technician. + Provides direct production support, as required, for production processes in El Cajon. + Provides remote production support and periodic direct production support as required to our manufacturing sites in Texas, Florida, and global locations. + Performs other required duties as needed in addition to the essential duties and responsibilities described above. + Works with product development, extrusion process development, and improvement teams to assess project scope and determine project schedule and budgets. + Develop a plan of action that meets time, cost, and quality needs as part of organizing and leading project teams within R&D, and cross-functionally (Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, Product Management). + Ensures that projects are developed, planned, designed, tested, and produced in an efficient and profitable manner . + Applies knowledge to analyze processes, recommend changes, and implement improvements that may be either mechanical or human interaction, or both. + Interact with and manage the work assignments of both internal and external resources. + Receives work direction from Principal Engineer, Materials - MAG Lab Manager, and, if so assigned, receives work direction from our product development Principal Engineers. Basic Hiring Criteria : + Bachelor's degree concluded - Plastics Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering. + Materials Engineer III: 4-6 years of experience in a similar position + Materials Engineer IV: 7+ years of experience in a similar position + Extrusion, plastics, and polymer experience. + Communication skills at all levels. + Familiarity with Microsoft Office. Desired Qualifications : + Plastics machinery. + Lab testing. + 10+ years of experience within the plastics industry. + Excellent observational skills and attention to detail. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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