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We have an outstanding career opportunity for aMaterials Engineerto join a leading Company located in theEl Paso, TXsurrounding area.

Responsibilities :

+ Hands-on analysis of the plastics extrusion process, including machine, material, and human interface through direct observation and statistical analysis.

+ Uses statistically bound methodologies (DOE, QFD, FMEA) to optimize materials and process development and ensure a stable manufacturing process.

+ Use Pro E/Creo as a design tool to develop and improve manufacturing machinery, user interfaces, and the extrusion process.

+ Oversee the integration of newly developed processes and equipment into the current manufacturing process, evaluate results, and ensure improvements in manufacturing are maintained; includes vendor management and implementation of extrusion equipment from specification through installation and process qualification.

+ Machine design and tooling design improvements.

+ Guide and supervise technical staff members and manufacturing personnel during the material and/or process development process and ensure work is done correctly and safely ; includes creation of operating procedures, process setups, quality documentation, and product specifications.

+ Oversee , and or conduct , product hydraulic performance testing and material physical properties testing.

+ May include both hands-on testing and directing the activities of the lab test technician.

+ Provides direct production support, as required, for production processes in El Cajon.

+ Provides remote production support and periodic direct production support as required to our manufacturing sites in Texas, Florida, and global locations.

+ Performs other required duties as needed in addition to the essential duties and responsibilities described above.

+ Works with product development, extrusion process development, and improvement teams to assess project scope and determine project schedule and budgets.

+ Develop a plan of action that meets time, cost, and quality needs as part of organizing and leading project teams within R&D, and cross-functionally (Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, Product Management).

+ Ensures that projects are developed, planned, designed, tested, and produced in an efficient and profitable manner .

+ Applies knowledge to analyze processes, recommend changes, and implement improvements that may be either mechanical or human interaction, or both.

+ Interact with and manage the work assignments of both internal and external resources.

+ Receives work direction from Principal Engineer, Materials - MAG Lab Manager, and, if so assigned, receives work direction from our product development Principal Engineers.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

+ Bachelor's degree concluded - Plastics Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering.

+ Materials Engineer III: 4-6 years of experience in a similar position

+ Materials Engineer IV: 7+ years of experience in a similar position

+ Extrusion, plastics, and polymer experience.

+ Communication skills at all levels.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications :

+ Plastics machinery.

+ Lab testing.

+ 10+ years of experience within the plastics industry.

+ Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance