Extrusion Process Engineer

Job Title:   Extrusion Process Engineer Reports To:   Extrusion Process Manager Department:   Engineering Location:   Scranton, PA Pay Range:  $85,000 - $130,000 USD - Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Pay/Wage Type:  Salaried | Exempt Work Hours:   Full-Time    Job Summary The Extrusion Process Engineer is a mid-level professional responsible for the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of Plaskolite’s extrusion manufacturing processes.  This position operates with a high degree of technical expertise in extrusion processing while assisting the daily operation of the process.  This position utilizes the understanding of equipment operation, process control fundamentals, and data-driven problem solving to support the extrusion process.  The Extrusion Process Engineer collaborates across functions – including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety and R & D Teams – to maintain steady-state operations, troubleshoot equipment and production issues, identifying areas of continuous improvement, and help plan the execution of maintenance activities.  This role is a key contributor to maintaining product quality, minimizing waste, and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.  This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality – reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of  Integrity and Improvement .    Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations and quality nonconformances  Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for consistent and repeatable production practices  Collaborate with R&D and Product Development teams to scale up new materials and products from trials to full scale production  Ensure adherence to environmental, health and safety standards in all process related activities  Develop and support capital projects by providing technical input on equipment selection, process design and system commissioning  Participate and/or lead in cross functional teams to support strategic initiatives related to manufacturing excellence, sustainability and new technology deployment  Provide training and technical guidance to production and technical staff on process best practices and troubleshooting methods  Lead Maintenance and Engineering teams to evaluate equipment performance, recommend upgrades, identify process concerns, prioritize projects and ensure process reliability  Identify, monitor and troubleshoot data to identify opportunities for productivity and quality gains  Foster continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles across production lines  Develop cost reduction initiatives by optimizing raw material usage and energy consumption   All other duties as assigned    Qualifications Education and Experience: BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field  4-6 years of professional experience in industrial process engineering experience.   Skills and Competencies: Strong working knowledge of Plaskolite’s polymerization manufacturing process.   Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.  Effective communicator with ability to lead cross-functional teams.  Skilled with Microsoft Office and data analysis t