Extrusion Process Engineer - Woburn, United States - Fusion Optix

Description

Job Description: Extrusion Process Engineer / Plastics Engineer

Fusion Optix, a leading manufacturer in the field of advanced lighting solutions, is seeking a talented and skilled engineer to join our Extruded Optics production team, focused on production of light management optics and linear functional profiles. The successful candidate will play an important role, utilizing your expertise in extrusion processes and materials to develop and optimize production methods. You will also contribute to continuous improvement, LEAN and new product development. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated engineer with a passion for manufacturing, engineering, innovation, and delivering high-quality products to grow and build a successful career.

Responsibilities:

• Daily setup and optimization of extrusion equipment for manufacturing optical profiles and linear optics, ensuring operators can meet consistent quality and meeting production targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to select and develop materials suitable for extrusion processes, considering performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any process-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Implement process monitoring systems to ensure real-time control of critical variables, identify deviations, and take corrective actions as needed to maintain product quality and optimize efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement, and drive implementation through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with relevant teams.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure adherence to specifications and standards, including conducting regular inspections, measurements, and tests.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, experiments, and results. Prepare reports on process performance, yield, and efficiency for management review.
• Collaborate with R&D, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate product requirements into manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless transfer from design to production.
• Provide technical support to operators and technicians involved in extrusion processes, ensuring their understanding of processes and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics or Materials Engineering preferred) or a related field.
• Hands-on experience of operating extruders and a solid understanding of plastics extrusion processes and downstream equipment, particularly in the context of manufacturing tight-specification products.
• Proficiency in extrusion process optimization, troubleshooting, and equipment setup and maintenance.
• Knowledge of various extrusion materials, including polymers and additives, and their properties.
• Experience with process monitoring and control, statistical process control (SPC), and quality assurance techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with optical design, lighting applications, or related fields is desirable.

If you are a dedicated and innovative engineering professional with a passion for extrusion processes and manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply for the position of Extrusion Process Engineer at Fusion Optix. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge lighting solutions that will shape the future of the industry.

About Fusion Optix:

Fusion Optix is a world leader in LED lighting. Founded in 2003, we are based in Woburn MA. We design, develop and manufacture components and modules that are used in LED lighting fixtures. We are a hard working, collegiate and international team that are revolutionizing the way people light their lives. Wherever we can, Fusion Optix promotes from within. Our philosophy is to reward commitment and loyalty as well as quality work, excellent customer service, high performing results and team contributions. Our compensation and benefits are designed to attract, reward and retain the best talent. In addition to competitive base salaries we offer quarterly bonuses and profit related pay. Our benefits package is also designed to be as supportive as possible. Our Fidelity 401K plan includes a generous 6% company matching. Our Gradifi benefit helps employees pay off existing student loans or save up for their child's college education. The company also provides comprehensive healthcare and dental, life and disability coverage with 100% of premiums paid for individuals. Fusion Optix was recently voted by Red Herring as one of the Top100 most innovative companies in the Americas and listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing manufacturing company in the US. We have sold products to over 40 countries worldwide and our customers include some of the world's most distinguished brands. We are recognized as industry leaders in optics and our patented innovations can be found in products used every day in business or the home. As well as, the demanding scientific, medical, military and aerospace applications. Our company headquarter is in Woburn MA where we house our main air conditioned clean-room production operations. Visit our website ) or follow us on twitter (@fusionoptix).