Senior Extrusion Engineer - Plymouth, MN

Application window closes on 15 Jun 2026. A Day in the Life In this Senior Extrusion Engineer role on the Plymouth Nathan Lane Manufacturing Engineering team, you will serve as the extrusion subject matter expert and technical owner for high‑volume medical device extrusion processes. You will be responsible for daily manufacturing performance, long‑term process stability and capability, and for defining and executing a long‑term extrusion strategy across equipment, tooling, materials, and process controls. The role requires hands‑on shop‑floor support to resolve complex issues, leading validations and revalidations, and driving continuous improvement of yield, reliability and cost. Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical owner for extrusion processes at the Nathan Lane site, accountable for both short‑term manufacturing performance and long‑term process stability. Define, document, and execute a long‑term extrusion stability strategy, including equipment, tooling, materials, process controls, and standard work. Establish and maintain robust process windows, control plans, and monitoring strategies to ensure consistent output and sustained process capability. Provide direct shop‑floor engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve complex extrusion process issues related to materials, tooling, equipment, and process parameters. Lead process validations and revalidations (IQ/OQ/PQ) in support of sustaining operations, capacity expansion, and process changes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, scrap reduction, OEE, and cost optimization, with emphasis on preventing recurrence of chronic issues. Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, and process robustness. Lead technical risk assessments and proactively address aging equipment, supplier variability, and material obsolescence risks. Support change management activities, ensuring changes align with the long‑term extrusion strategy and quality system requirements. Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process specifications, control plans, and work instructions. Support quality investigations and CAPAs by performing deep technical root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions. Act as the extrusion subject matter expert for the site, mentoring engineers and technicians and elevating overall technical capability. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD with no prior experience required Nice to Have Experience with medical‑grade polymer extrusion, such as multi‑lumen or tight‑tolerance tubing Background working in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP) Proficiency with SPC, process characterization, DOE, and data‑driven process optimization Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, scrap/yield reduction) Demonstrated ability to act as a technical mentor or extrusion SME for engineers and technicians Experience with extrusion equipment lifecycle management, including upgrades or obsolescence planning Familiarity with supplier qualification and technical collaboration for materials, tooling, or equipment We are an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All persons are considered for either security clearance or in‑service credentialing without regard to gender, gender identity, sexuality, race, creed, religion, disability, mental or physical health, and so on. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medtronic