Senior Extrusion Engineer - Plymouth, MN

What you'll do

• Define and execute a long-term extrusion strategy to ensure process stability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues on the shop floor related to materials, tooling, and equipment.
• Lead validations and revalidations for sustaining operations and capacity expansion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience in extrusion engineering.
• Serve as technical owner for high-volume medical device extrusion processes, ensuring stability and performance.
• Define and execute long-term extrusion strategy including equipment, tooling, materials, and process controls.
• Provide hands-on shopfloor support to resolve complex issues related to materials, tooling, and process parameters.
• Lead validations and revalidations (IQ/OQ/PQ) for sustaining operations, capacity expansion, and process changes.