Extrusion Engineer

Company: Argos Corporation
Location: Taunton
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description OVERVIEW Primary operations are medical extrusion in a white room environment and thermoplastic extrusion. Secondary operations include heat shrink tubing and value added operations. Argos Corporation is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified company SUMMARY Works with Argos Corporation Staff where needed to support projects and ongoing technical needs related to production and process. Project examples include, new product development, ISO compliance, production efficiency improvements, new equipment needs, technical support of sales and marketing, and resolution of customer service concerns. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes. Provide support to production to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Oversee and improve preventive maintenance program. Work to resolve equipment and maintenance issues as they arise. Create and maintain documentation of tooling and machinery. Work with outside vendors such as machine shops and technicians in support of production. Assist with set-up and start-up of extrusion equipment. Assist production and quality to meet production and customer demands. Transfer process knowledge to production supervisors and employees to assure they can meet challenges of manufacturing. Work with scheduling and production supervisors to maintain efficient work flow and production scheduling. Promote and execute initiatives to improve or facilitate a safe and productive work environment. Work with production supervisors and manufacturing employees to promote good work habits. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Typical incumbent has a 4 year Engineering Degree and 0-5 years relevant experience, or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Duties require professional verbal and written communication. Solid Works Knowledge. Working knowledge of Statistical Quality Methods is recommended. Ability to work with others in a team as well as an instructor and supervisor. Mechanical aptitude. Relocation is not offered. ** No recruiters please ** Company Description Argos is a manufacturer of custom plastic extrusion.

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