Dahl Consulting
Dahl Consulting

Senior Extrusion Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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Title: Senior Extrusion Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire
Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 + bonus (annually)
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing

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About the Role
Our recruiting firm is partnering with a leading medical device manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Extrusion Engineer. This company specializes in the development and manufacture of high-precision components used in minimally invasive medical devices, catheter-based systems, and other regulated healthcare applications.
This is a hands-on engineering position that will serve as the site''s primary extrusion subject matter expert. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for extrusion operations, support production teams, interact directly with customers, and help drive process improvements, quality, and manufacturing performance. This position is based onsite and is not eligible for remote work.
Job Description
The Senior Extrusion Engineer will be responsible for the technical oversight and continuous improvement of medical tubing extrusion processes. This role requires close collaboration with operations, technicians, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support both existing production and new product development activities.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for extrusion manufacturing operations.
  • Manage project schedules, priorities, and engineering deliverables related to extrusion processes.
  • Serve as the primary engineering resource and technical expert for onsite extrusion operations.
  • Support technicians and production personnel by troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
  • Act as a key customer-facing and internal stakeholder interface for extrusion projects.
  • Spend substantial time on the production floor supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Read and interpret product specifications to determine machine setup requirements and material needs.
  • Adjust tooling and process parameters within approved specifications to ensure product quality and process stability.
  • Evaluate extrusion equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
  • Monitor equipment operation and investigate product defects, process deviations, and equipment malfunctions.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams on product specifications, prototype development, and manufacturing transfer activities.
  • Coordinate with vendors regarding raw materials, tooling, and extrusion equipment.
  • Lead or support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Develop and evaluate alternative manufacturing methods and process improvements.
  • Perform process validations, including IQ/OQ activities.
  • Train operators, technicians, and other team members on extrusion processes, equipment, and procedures.
  • Maintain engineering documentation and support change control activities.
  • Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety requirements, FDA regulations, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of extrusion engineering experience.
  • Direct experience within the medical device industry or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with medical technology extrusion processes.
  • Experience extruding medical tubing.
  • Experience with thermoplastic extrusion processes.
  • Experience developing or supporting single-lumen and multi-lumen tubing extrusion.
  • Demonstrated expertise in extrusion tooling, process development, equipment setup, and machine maintenance.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations in an onsite production environment.
  • Experience performing IQ/OQ validations and process qualification activities.
  • Knowledge of ISO quality systems and manufacturing best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, operators, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Preferred
  • Experience serving as the lead extrusion engineer or primary technical SME within a manufacturing site.
  • Experience supporting new product introductions, prototype builds, and commercialization activities.
  • Experience with catheter, minimally invasive, or other medical tubing applications.
  • Experience working directly with customers on technical and manufacturing projects.
  • Familiarity with FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, or throughput.
  • Prior experience training and mentoring technical or production personnel.
Work Environment
  • Onsite position.
  • Regular interaction with extrusion technicians, operators, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Significant time spent on the manufacturing floor supporting operations and process execution.
  • No direct reports; however, the role provides technical leadership and guidance across the extrusion function.
Benefits
Our partner offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance (medical, dental, vision, & life), 401k + company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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About Dahl Consulting

Since 1993, Dahl Consulting has been a leader in providing and implementing adaptive staffing and workforce solutions for its clients. DAHL specializes in workforce process management, vendor management services, as well as sourcing and staffing services. Their workforce solutions and programs ensure clients have the right people, the right process, and the right relationships, all at the right cost. DAHL s size and service offerings enable them the flexibility to provide simple and affordable solutions adaptable to any enterprise s current program, as well as future growth. Visit www.dahlconsulting.com for more information.

The mission of Dahl Consulting is to assist businesses with the creation, delivery, and support of new and existing systems to improve their level of performance through one or a combination of our service offerings. Our core competency is managing the process of procuring contract and temporary labor by finding creative ways to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the customer's contingent labor program.

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