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Extrusion Process Development Lead (multi-lumen tubing exp. req.) Location: near Waterbury, CT Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full-Time | On-site Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, 40-45 hours/week Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship is not available Relocation assistance is available Extrusion Process Development Lead Description Our client in precision manufacturing is looking for an Extrusion Process Development Lead to join their team in Central Connecticut. In this hands-on technical leadership/buildout role, you will lead the development of a new extrusion capability, combining hands-on process development, setting up and running equipment, producing samples, and troubleshooting extrusion lines while establishing the foundation for a future extrusion team. Our client needs someone with multi-lumen tubing experience who can develop processes, complete changeovers, troubleshoot equipment, and deliver repeatable results. This role will initially work in a player-coach capacity, so you must be comfortable working directly on the production floor while balancing technical projects, customer needs, and long-term operational planning. This role offers ownership of an expanding manufacturing capability and the opportunity to shape its processes, resources, and future team. Extrusion Process Development Lead Responsibilities • Commission and support precision plastic extrusion equipment • Develop multi-lumen tubing processes for samples and production • Set operating parameters and improve process repeatability • Complete line setups, changeovers, and equipment troubleshooting • Specify dies, mandrels, and related extrusion tooling • Run sample batches and adjust processes to meet tolerances • Manage technical projects from development through production • Coordinate project timelines, risks, costs, and status updates • Provide technical input for quotes and manufacturing estimates • Evaluate materials, tooling, equipment, and outside resources • Maintain procedures and documentation within the quality system • Improve extrusion efficiency, reliability, and product consistency • Train additional team members as production demand increases Extrusion Process Development Lead Qualifications • 4+ years of plastic or polymer extrusion operations experience required • Multi-lumen tubing process development and production experience required • Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion lines required • Experience developing new extrusion processes and applications required • Experience with extrusion dies, mandrels, and tooling changes required