FULLY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY WITH TRAVEL
The "Traveling Extrusion Process Engineer" is not the actual title, but we don't want you to miss out on this because of a title you may not be familiar with. If you're an exceptional process engineer for Plastics Extrusion and want to make good money while traveling the US, this is the job for you.
TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEER – EXTRUSION PRODUCTS
Our client is seeking a Technical Service Engineer to travel to customers plants and assist in processing their material utilized in Plastic Extrusion. This role involves heavy travel (50%-75%) primarily to the Midwest and Southeast, with occasional trips to Canada. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot quality processing issues, optimize processes, and build strong customer relationships.
**If you do not have multiple years of hands-on extrusion processing experience, you will not be considered for the role**
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Optimize and troubleshoot processes at customer facilities.
- Resolve customer complaints effectively.
- Act as the technical interface between customers and internal teams.
- Present technical findings and introduce new products.
- Lead project management initiatives.
- Implement best practices for continuous improvement.
- Ensure product quality and consistency.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, with a focus on Plastics or Chemical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of process improvement/engineering experience in the plastics industry, with PVC / Wire and Cable extrusion experience preferred. (Other extrusion products/materials will still be considered)
- Proficiency in process optimization and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of plastic materials and processing parameters.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 11+ years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Briefly list the extrusion products/materials you are most experienced with
Experience:
- PVC extrusion: 2 years (Preferred)
- hands-on plastics extrusion processing: 4 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road