Extrusion - Blow Molding Engineer

Overview
Our Client, a leading designer and provider of innovative and everyday packaging is seeking a mechanical engineer to support extrusion equipment for blow molding processes. This individual will have a lead role in the development of continuous improvement technology across multiple manufacturing units. The position is remote with 50% travel to support manufacturing sites in the East and Midwest US.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Optimize operating components for simple to moderately complex extrusion / Blow Molding systems
Perform manufacturing analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance (i.e.: CFD for plastics, FEA, etc.)
Evaluate existing extrusion systems for optimization of durability, performance, and cost
Consult with Capital Engineers to create requirements and specifications for extrusion equipment, coordinate its prototype testing.
Collaborate with Product Development and Process Engineering teams to ensure extrusion systems deliver the desired results for their blow-molded parts
Lead troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis efforts related to extrusion components at various manufacturing units.
Design experiments, conduct testing, collect data, analyze data with statistical software, and compose detailed reports on technical findings
Core Proficiencies and Skills
Skilled in mechanical design using software for solid modeling, FEA, and CFD (e.g.: Ansys Polyflow, Solidworks, NX)
Strong understanding of numerous scientific and engineering principles including heat transfer, fluid flow, material properties, measurement, instrumentation, and basic control systems
Skilled in utilizing systematic problem solving methods (e.g.: 8D)
Very good written and presentation skills
Able to travel approximately 50%, on average
Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering; other experience based candidates may be acceptable with demonstrated applicable skills
Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience with plastic extrusion blow molding equipment operations.

Work arrangement
Yes