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Uses strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to investigate and analyze complex problems to determine root cause and implement innovative solutions to prevent recurrence\nSupports and drives continuous improvement activities in the manufacturing department to improve operational performance. Leads technical aspect of process validation projects\nAssist product development teams with design for manufacturability requirements on new products. Supports new capital equipment and tooling purchases with appropriate documentation and evaluation\nManages multiple technically oriented projects through coordinating internal and external resources\nCollaborates on product complaint resolution\nQualifications\nHigh School Diploma with applicable experience is required; Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Engineering/Plastics preferred\n3+ years of extrusion process development experience\n5+ years of work related to polymer processing preferred\nProcess validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) preferred• Equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) preferred\nFundamental understanding engineering principles• Extrusion process development / Extrusion Tooling Design\nMechanical aptitude preferred\nUnderstanding of ISO 13485:2016 preferred\nCFR, FDA, OSHA, environmental regulations preferred\nProficiency at using Microsoft Office applications• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nEquipment / process troubleshooting preferred• Experience with blue print reading preferred• Design of Experiments / Six Sigma preferred\nPhysical Requirements:\nMay exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects\nCook currently projects the base salary for this position could range from $76,000 to $89,000 and the actual pay will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience and the required location for this role. In addition, this role will be eligible for an additional variable bonus opportunity based on company and/or individual performance. Full-time employees will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package to include a company-sponsored 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, paid time-off benefits, medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts including both healthcare and dependent care, short and long-term disability as well as life insurance. In addition, there are well-being resources to support physical, emotional and financial wellness as well as a comprehensive EAP program. Cook also provides voluntary benefits funded 100% by employees in the areas of critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and long-term care. Cook offers three different work location options, on-site, hybrid and fully remote. The compensation range described above is always subject to change and could be higher or lower depending on the particular candidate. 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