Polymer Process Engineer

Overview
D'Addario & Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories in the world. As a US based manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on high automation machinery and innovative technology, as well as our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Through our D'Addario Foundation we are committed to helping make music education possible and ensuring thousands of children can participate in instrument instruction programs in under-served communities. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our diverse team of individuals who commit to the embodiment of our core values of curiosity, passion, candor, family and responsibility and translate them into action every day.
We are looking for a Polymer Process Engineer to join our our growing, progressive, and collaborative work environment. The Engineer is responsible for understanding polymer materials and manufacturing processes, and contributing this knowledge in support of product and process development, performance testing, quality assurance, and continual improvement. Specifically, this role will have responsibility for product development and manufacturing support in connection with injection molding, monofilament extrusion, and pultrusion processes. This position would be an on-site role and require the candidate to work on-site in our Farmingdale, New York office approximately 5 days per week.
Here at D'Addario, not only do we offer a competitive compensation package, but the opportunity to build a career with an icon in the music industry. We are eager to connect with individuals with all types of diverse backgrounds, thinking and perspectives. If you are interested, please apply and tell us how you would add value to our team.
Just a few of the benefits and perks of working at D'Addario :

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Assisted Reproduction/Fertility benefits
• 401k retirement plan with a very generous employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible sick day policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Enhanced Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on D'Addario products and merchandise
• Company jam nights, holiday parties and special events
• An awesome team of colleagues who are passionate about what they do!!!

Responsibilities

• Manage technical operations of injection molding, extrusion, and pultrusion processes
• Raw material selection, compounding, qualification, and inventory management
• Review and provide input to part drawings, specifications, and part tolerancing
• Oversee mold and die design, set-up, qualification, maintenance and storage
• Facilitate equipment upgrades, modifications, and repairs
• Create work instructions, carry out operator training, implement QC procedures
• Coordinate technical problem solving, root cause analysis, and continual improvement activities
• Implement in-process data acquisition, process capability assessments, and Statistical Process Control
• Carry out product performance and acceptance testing

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years direct experience with injection molding, extrusion, and/or pultrusion materials and processes.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, Excel, statistical analysis software such as Minitab, and 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks.
• Specific knowledge in polymer structure, properties, compounding, processing, and quality control.
• Expert understanding of polymer characterization, standardized test methods and equipment.
• Six Sigma, Lean, and Total Quality Management knowledge desirable.
• General skills in root cause analysis, continual improvement, and quality assurance.
• Ability to communicate and report conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Formal project management skills desirable.

The base salary range for this role would be commensurate with experience: $100-$125,000 per year
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