Design components for simple to moderately complex extrusion systems
Perform design analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance (i.e.: CFD for plastics, FEA, etc.)
Evaluate existing extrusion systems for optimization of durability, performance, and cost
Consult with Capital Engineers to create requirements and specifications for extrusion equipment, coordinate its prototype testing, and support its installation
Collaborate with Product Development and Process Engineering teams to ensure extrusion systems are delivering desired results for their blow-molded parts
Lead troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis efforts related to extrusion components
Design experiments, conduct testing, collect data, analyze data with statistical software, and compose detailed reports on technical findings
Utilize instrumentation and data collection tools to measure and record physical quantities for the purpose of experimentation and solving moderate to complex problems
Requirements
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering; other engineering degrees may be acceptable with demonstrated applicable skills
Minimum 5-7 years of engineering experience designing plastic extrusion equipment
Highly skilled in mechanical design using software for solid modeling, FEA, and CFD (e.g.: Ansys Polyflow)
Strong understanding of numerous scientific and engineering principals including heat transfer, fluid flow, material properties, measurement, instrumentation, and basic control systems
Skilled in designing and conducting experiments
Skilled in utilizing systematic problem solving methods (e.g.: 8D)