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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in plastics extrusion processes and technologies, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and project management within manufacturing environments. Capable of mentoring teams and driving innovation through effective communication and collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Plastics Extrusion ExpertiseProcess Engineering ExperienceProject Management SkillsContinuous Improvement AccomplishmentsTechnical Leadership
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Process InstrumentationExtrusion EquipmentDownstream EquipmentCompounding TechniquesTechnical DocumentationSOP DevelopmentRoot-Cause InvestigationManufacturing Solutions ImplementationTechnical GuidanceProduct Quality Optimization
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing AbilitiesRelationship-BuildingCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
ISO Management SystemsHealth & Safety SystemsEnvironmental SystemsComputer Applications
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentsPlastics IndustryExtrusion ProcessesTechnical EvaluationsCapital Investment Decisions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Solve complex processing challenges across multiple manufacturing facilities through root-cause investigations, technical guidance, and sustainable solutions
- Lead technical evaluations and influence equipment, tooling, technology, and capital investment decisions
- Guide implementation and commissioning of new manufacturing solutions
- Mentor plant-based Process Engineers and share extrusion best practices across the organization
- Identify and implement opportunities to increase productivity, reduce scrap, improve product quality, and optimize extrusion processes
- Support innovation and new product commercialization with Manufacturing, R&D, Innovation, suppliers, and other stakeholders
- Capture and transfer technical knowledge through training, documentation, SOP development, and hands-on collaboration
- Report to the Senior Process Engineering Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Engineering/Technical background in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering; other relevant education and experience considered
- 10+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing environments, focused on plastics extrusion processes and technologies
- Strong expertise in plastics extrusion equipment, dies, process instrumentation and controls, downstream equipment, materials, and compounding
- Proven continuous improvement accomplishments
- Strong project management capabilities and demonstrated leadership within cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with computer applications and management systems, including ISO, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems
- Excellent communication, influencing, relationship-building, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Results-driven, curious, open-minded, resilient under pressure, and committed to continuous learning
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Valid passport and/or pertinent documentation allowing travel to the United States required as a condition of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Lean Six Sigma certification considered an asset
- Accommodation support throughout the recruitment and selection process for candidates with disabilities
