Senior Engineer-(Materials Processing)

Overview

The Senior Engineer position located in New Haven, Missouri serves as a technical leader and change agent responsible for improving material performance, driving corrective actions, and supporting cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role provides expertise in rubber (EPDM) and thermoplastic materials, coatings, and chemical processes while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to achieve safety, quality, productivity and cost objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Manufacturing Support

• Lead the evaluation, qualification, and optimization of materials used throughout manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical guidance to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Environmental, and Safety teams.
• Lead root cause investigations of material-related issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives focused on material performance improvements, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process capability and operational performance.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Supplier Quality & Development

• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, consistency, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead supplier corrective action activities, investigations, and 8D problem-solving efforts.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials engineering, chemical engineering, coatings, manufacturing engineering, or related industrial environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and resolving complex technical challenges.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of materials science, coatings, chemical processes, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical reporting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $72,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position does not include relocation assistance. Are you comfortable relocating on your own?

Ability to Commute:

• New Haven, MO 63068 (Required)

Work Location: In person