Extrusion Engineer

Extrusion Engineer

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. 

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. 

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Extrusion Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our company by ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our extrusion processes. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the field of extrusion engineering and wants to make a significant impact on the industry. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing extrusion and interventional extrusion processes to ensure high precision product and compliance to internal and external specifications through improvements to existing processes, tooling design, assembly, maintenance, outsourcing, and insourcing. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement extrusion processes and inline controls. 
  
• Drive process optimization. Work with production personnel and R&D to ensure high precision extrusion requirements meeting customer specifications and tolerances 
  
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to the extrusion process to minimize downtime and defects. Trouble shoot processing parameters when needed using problem solving methodologies. 
  
• Support, coach and align with all Health and safety company policies. 
  
• Collaborate with external vendors to develop tooling and fixtures that result in producing high precision quality products. 
  
• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation of all extrusion processes, improvements, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Generate documentation on extrusion runs that is used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility. 
  
• Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Departments during concept, prototyping, and release of new products. 
  
• Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment. 
  
• Support productivity improvement, reducing unnecessary scrap and offal, down time/set-up time. 
  
• Work as part of a team to ensure products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the Business Management System (QMS and EMS). 
  
• Support scrap-reduction, cost savings and quality improvement teams, with focus on process and material optimization. 
• PFMEA, PCP, and experimental design optimization. 
• Provide technical support and training to production staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards. 
• Help direct the maintenance of equipment to optimum running conditions. 
• Other assignments as required. 

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience of hands-on precision extrusion. Including TPE and TPU extrusion experience. You know how to set up equipment and run the product. 
  
• Post-secondary education in a engineering/technical field or relevant technical experiences. Preferred: Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering. 
  
• Experience and understanding of extrusion equipment design 
  
• Understanding of the relationships of the process instrumentation to the observed effects on the process. 
  
• Work as part of a cross functional team and independently with excellent personal time management skills, creating a collaborative project environment is essential. 
  
• Able to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and Problem-solving capabilities. Flexible during times of change. 
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills required. 
  
• Good computer skills including understanding databases, spreadsheets and word processing. 
• Dexterity and visual acuity for product inspection and computer work 
• Strong written and oral communication 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Basic statistical knowledge

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.  

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.