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Materials Science Engineer Extrusion
Architectural Products Group
Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States
Job ID 521656
Oldcastle® APG a CRH Company is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape Echelon® Masonry MoistureShield® composite decking RDI® railing Catalyst Fence Solutions Sakrete® packaged concrete Amerimix® mortar Pebble Technology International® pool finishes Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Materials Science Engineer Extrusion provides technical expertise in polymer behavior formulation development and process optimization for plastic extrusion operations. This role supports production quality and R&D by ensuring that materials additives and processing conditions deliver consistent product performance cost efficiency and manufacturability
Job Location
This is a remote role when not traveling locally or nationally to our manufacturing sites. This person must reside in the greater Philadelphia PA Charlotte NC or Tampa FL area.
Job Responsibilities
Optimize extrusion parameters including melt temperature screw speed and line speed.
Support design and optimization of extrusion dies screws and downstream equipment.
Perform DOE studies to improve throughput quality and dimensional stability.
Develop and optimize compound formulations including color masterbatch fillers stabilizers and additives.
Evaluate resin properties affecting extrusion behavior such as MFI rheology fusion and thermal stability.
Creates and documents clear concise and accurate reports under guidance of direct management providing insights on results and conclusions based upon data sets.
Define resin specifications incoming material requirements and in-process quality checks dimensions gloss haze tensile melt flow density impact.
Use analytical tools to diagnose material or process issues.
Troubleshoot problems such as Melt fracture sharkskin Gels or black specks Die lines or surface roughness Bubbles voids Warpage or dimensional instability Color streaking or contamination Excessive die drool or buildup
Work closely with extrusion operators to implement material or recipe changes adjust settings and improve process robustness.
Conduct root-cause analysis for scrap or downtime events using tools such as 5-Why Ishikawa and statistical analysis.
Maintain and update work instructions material handling procedures resin drying guidelines and hopper loading practices.
Creates procedures to ensure all safety concerns and hazards are properly addressed in compliance with company and regulatory requirement.
Manage resin trials supplier evaluations and approval of alternative materials to reduce cost or improve performance.
Reduce material usage and scrap through formulation refinement tighter process control and resin substitution.
Collaborate with Purchasing and R&D on resin cost-reduction and qualification projects.
Support Lean Six Sigma and process capability improvement CpCpk initiatives.
Travel up to 50 of the time.
Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Materials Science Polymer Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field.
Hands-on experience with thermoplastic extrusion single-screw twin-screw profile sheet pipe film tubing or wire & cable.
Strong understanding of polymer behavior melt rheology thermal transitions degradation mechanisms and stabilization chemistry. PVC experience preferred
Familiarity with quality systems lab testing methods and statistical analysis. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills especially in dynamic production environments.
Excellent communication with operators supervisors quality teams and customers.
Practical hands-on approach to materials and process experimentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
Overnight travel up to 50
Compensation
Base salary is 70000 - 110000
401k retirement savings program
Short- term and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Health Dental and Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth development and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If youre up for a rewarding challenge we invite you to take the first step and apply today Once you click apply now you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest Oldcastle APG a CRH Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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