Medical Device Extrusion Process Engineer/Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Medical Device Extrusion Process Engineer/Specialist with hands-on expertise in precision polymer extrusion and medical tubing. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and validating extrusion processes while ensuring products meet strict quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and optimize extrusion processes for high-precision medical device tubing. Set up, operate, tear down, and oversee polymer extrusion equipment and tooling. Execute complex extrusion processes including multi-lumen, taper tubing, co-extrusion, and balloon tubing. Troubleshoot extrusion processes, equipment, tooling, and processing parameters to minimize defects, scrap, and downtime. Work closely with Production, R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams during product development, prototyping, and production release. Develop and optimize process parameters to achieve required product profiles, tolerances, and quality specifications. Support tooling and fixture development with external vendors. Prepare and maintain extrusion run documentation, process records, traceability records, and regulatory documentation. Write and execute IQ/OQ/PQ process and equipment validations. Provide technical support, coaching, and training to production personnel. Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure extrusion equipment operates at optimal conditions. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, productivity, cost savings, quality, and process optimization. Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies and Quality Management System requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-controlled work environment. Support the development and supervision of the Extrusion Department. Required Qualifications & Experience Post-secondary education in Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience. Minimum 5 years of hands-on precision extrusion experience in a medical device manufacturing environment. Strong experience setting up and running extrusion equipment for medical-grade products. Proven experience with multi-lumen, taper tubing, co-extrusion, and/or balloon tubing. Extensive knowledge of polymer extrusion, including materials such as Pebax, Arnitel, Hytrel, PET, PU, HDPE, LDPE, PBT, Polypropylene, and Nylon. Strong understanding of extrusion tooling, die design, equipment design, and process parameters. Expert understanding of how viscosity, velocity, moisture, and resin degradation affect extrusion profiles and multi-lumen products. Strong knowledge of process instrumentation and its relationship to extrusion performance. Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation and process documentation. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams. Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing applications. AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.

The role involves developing, optimizing, and validating high-precision extrusion processes for medical device tubing. The specialist will oversee equipment setup, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of hands-on precision extrusion experience in a medical device environment and a technical degree in Engineering or Polymer Technology. Expertise in multi-lumen tubing and IQ/OQ/PQ validation is required.

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• Precision Polymer Extrusion
• Medical Tubing
• Multi-lumen Extrusion
• Co-extrusion
• Balloon Tubing
• IQ/OQ/PQ Validation
• Die Design
• Process Optimization
• Troubleshooting
• Regulatory Documentation
• Polymer Material Science
• Quality Management Systems
• Tooling Development
• Technical Coaching
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Engineering

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available