Job Description Summary
As the Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer this role will plan, design, and complete projects in extrusion manufacturing. Responsible to create and implement new products/processes, improve productivity, reduce customer complaints, and reduce costs. Drive improvements to reduce scrap, raise quality levels and optimize processes. Work with all the functions within the Company and with outside vendors to coordinate implementation of new capital manufacturing equipment and processes to optimize production and increase capacity.Job Description
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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Job Summary:
As the Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer this role will plan, design, and complete projects in extrusion manufacturing. Responsible to create and implement new products/processes, improve productivity, reduce customer complaints, and reduce costs. Drive improvements to reduce scrap, raise quality levels and optimize processes. Work with all the functions within the Company and with outside vendors to coordinate implementation of new capital manufacturing equipment and processes to optimize production and increase capacity.
Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
Develop and implement new tooling, process improvements, product/processes, and cost improvement projects.
Plan and coordinate the selection, procurement, installation, start-up, and qualification of new capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures for manufacturing.
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Responsible for medical industry required validation and documentation.
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Perform cost improvement projects and quality improvement projects to reach World Class manufacturing goals.
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Implement and modify manufacturing task documents in coordination with process improvements and new equipment installations.
Become a certified Six Sigma Greenbelt and utilize the DMAIC methodology in successful completion of projects.
Develop and drive project plans by identifying tasks, resource requirements, timelines, and capital and expense budgets.
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Support and oversee polymer synthesis, compounding and extrusion from the initial chemical components to finished extruded products.
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Maintain a safe work environment.
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Under the direction of the Project Manager or as the Project Manager: Participate in the selection of Extrusion Equipment vendors.
Develop equipment specifications from process and product specification.
Ensure project completion on-time and within budget by tracking all project activities and providing monthly management reports showing task status.
Provide equipment vendors with all documentation and sample components required to design, fabricate, troubleshoot, and accept equipment.
Develop statistically valid equipment acceptance and installation protocols in conjunction with the manufacturing department personnel and Quality Engineers.
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Ensure all test methods specified in acceptance or installation protocols are properly defined and have acceptable measurement systems.
Direct equipment acceptance testing and the results.
Direct installation and validation of new equipment.
Determine the training for all personnel associated with the operation of the new equipment and provide those training needs.
Hold final project review meetings for each project and obtain the approval of all projects related documentation.
Ensure stability in the polyurethane manufacturing process by doing the calculations and overseeing the operation of the equipment necessary to produce Vialon.
Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.
Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
Other duties as assigned.
*This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of duties. Other job-related duties may be required.
Education and Experience:
This position requires:
High School Diploma/GED: Required
BA/BS Degree: Preferred - Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred
In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years technical or manufacturing experience required
Knowledge and Skills:
Critical Knowledge and Skill to perform and deliver to the scope and deliverables of the job.
Physical Demands: (if applicable)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Work Environment: (if applicable)
This position is in a manufacturing environment and the physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) The incumbent may be frequently required to stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods of time. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, crouching, pushing/pulling, repetitive grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers. The incumbent may occasionally be required to climb. The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment, and potential temperature fluctuations. The incumbent may be exposed to noise levels in the work environment moderate to loud. The incumbent must be willing and able to wear required PPE such as, safety glasses, face mask and/or shield, hearing protection, safety shoes, hair and beard net and smock.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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