Job Title: Extrusion EngineerJob Description We are seeking a driven Extrusion Engineer to join our dynamic team and shape the future of precision extrusion. In this role, you will lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of extrusion processes to deliver high-quality TPE and TPU products. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact by streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and advancing our technology. Responsibilities + Develop and implement extrusion processes, inline controls, and quality checks. + Optimize tooling design, assembly, maintenance, and strategies for outsourcing and insourcing. + Collaborate with production, R&D, and external vendors to meet tight tolerances and customer specifications. + Diagnose process issues, apply problem-solving methods, and minimize downtime and defects. + Maintain accurate documentation for traceability, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance. + Support cross-functional teams—Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Health & Safety—to uphold QMS and EMS standards. + Lead PFMEA, process capability (PCP) analyses, and design of experiments to drive continuous improvement. + Train production staff on best practices and provide technical guidance to ensure consistent quality. + Assist with equipment maintenance planning to keep extrusion lines running at peak performance. + Champion scrap-reduction, cost-saving initiatives, and overall productivity enhancements. Essential Skills + 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision extrusion, including setting up and running TPE/TPU lines. + Solid understanding of extrusion equipment design and process instrumentation. + Proven track record working independently and within cross-functional teams, balancing shifting priorities. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with flexibility to adapt during change. + Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. + Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and Microsoft Office suite. + Basic statistical knowledge and keen eye for inspection, dexterity for detailed work. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical). + Background in manufacturing strongly preferred. + Experience in process improvement and manufacturing processes. + Knowledge of Microsoft suite applications. Work Environment You will be working in a manufacturing plant with a tenured team, known for its benefits and strong culture, including health, dental, and 401k options. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Our 143,000 ft2 vertically integrated LaVergne, Tennessee facility opened in 2008. This plant is a Global Center of Excellence for control panels for our industrial heaters and systems segment, heat tracing cable and control panels, and flexible Kapton® heaters. Chromalox, a Spirax Sarco Engineering company, is a thermal technology company. We engineer thermal solutions for the world’s toughest industrial heating applications. Our Heat Trace division delivers temperature management solutions for piping systems, valves, and tanks. Our Industrial Heaters and Systems division delivers process heating solutions for revenue-generating industrial processes, and our Component Technologies division delivers component heating solutions for industrial equipment manufacturers. Chromalox was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA Products ManufacturedStandard ControlsPanels / Power ControlsHeat Trace CableCartridge HeatersSilicone Laminate Heater Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in La Vergne,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.