Extrusion Engineer

A leading medical device manufacturer is expanding its New Jersey operations and hiring a full-time Extrusion Engineer. This company specializes in polymer-based medical components, with core capabilities in medical extrusion, injection molding, catheter assembly, balloon forming, and more. With a focus on complex, high-precision medical device manufacturing, they serve some of the most technically advanced markets in the healthcare industry.

Job Description

Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot extrusion processes for medical tubing, catheter components, and other polymer-based medical products

Drive continuous improvement in extrusion line performance, material selection, and processing parameters

Lead or assist in IQ, OQ, and PQ validations for new extrusion processes

Collaborate with R&D, quality, and production teams to transfer medical device designs into scalable, validated extrusion processes

Analyze production data, identify extrusion issues, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and process control

Ensure full compliance with ISO 13485 and other medical device regulatory standards

Maintain detailed documentation of extrusion process parameters, equipment setup, and validations

Support extrusion development for both low-volume, high-complexity and high-volume product lines

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Plastics, or similar) or equivalent hands-on extrusion experience

3-7+ years of extrusion engineering or polymer processing experience, preferably in medical device manufacturing

Strong understanding of medical extrusion processes, including tubing, profile, or film extrusion

Proven experience with process validation, design controls, and regulated manufacturing environments

Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and good documentation practices

Familiarity with thermoplastics, materials science, and medical-grade polymers

Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced, deadline-driven teams

Experience in catheter, balloon, or tubing extrusion is highly preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation and full benefits

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge extrusion equipment and materials

Direct impact on life-saving medical device technologies

Supportive team environment that values engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development

Growth potential within a rapidly expanding company investing in new technologies and infrastructure