Extrusion Process Engineer
Craft Recruiting - Greensboro
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We are partnered with a leader in engineered plastic solutions. This company specializes in high-performance polymers and custom extrusion tooling, with operations spanning multiple facilities across the U.S. Their collaborative engineering teams work across production, quality, and supply chain to deliver precision components for demanding applications. They are looking for an Extrusion Process Engineer with strong extrusion tooling experience to lead die design, optimize manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment.
Three Awesome Reasons to Work Here:
- Impactful, full-cycle responsibility - You'll design extrusion tooling, lead production trials, and optimize processes that matter.
- Growth on a national stage - Join a company expanding through acquisitions and new facilities-ideal for those seeking long-term career opportunity.
- Culture of "One-Team" engineering - Work with a passionate, cross-functional crew that values safety, quality, and innovative problem-solving.
- Design extrusion tooling and develop processes for mono/co-extruded plastic profiles and tubing.
- Manage tooling development projects end to end-scheduling, sampling, documentation, vendor coordination.
- Troubleshoot process issues and lead improvement initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally with Production, QC, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Support sister sites with tooling and process solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3-5 years in plastic manufacturing (extrusion process/die design)
- Proficient with AutoCAD and CAD-CAM
- Familiar with PVC, HDPE, or similar resins
- Able to work in a plant setting (lift up to 50 lbs, stand 8+ hours)
- Co- or tri-extrusion experience
- Fluoropolymer tooling/process knowledge
- Continuous improvement background
- Machine shop planning experience
- Competitive salary - $70 - $110k
- Ownership of full tooling lifecycle
- Cross-site visibility and career growth
- Stable, growing employer in advanced manufacturing