Senior Process Engineer

Company Information

Custom Rubber Corp (CRC) is a family owned and operated manufacturer of injection and compression molded rubber components. CRC products are used in a variety of industries including major and small appliances, oil/gas, medical, automotive, electronics, material handling and consumer products. Custom Rubber Corp. values and strives to create a safe work environment, a good work culture and financial stability for its employees. Visit www.customrubbercorp.com

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Reports To: Technical Manager

No. of Direct Reports: 4-6

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

The Senior Process Engineer leads the Process Engineering department, overseeing Process Technicians, Entry Level Process Engineers, and Process Engineer Co-ops. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining cost-effective, efficient, and optimized molding processes; developing staff to understand the complexities of injection, transfer, and compression molding; and successfully launching new products and Continuous Improvement projects that improve safety, product quality, process stability, and product margin.

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering department, including Process Technicians, Entry Level Process Engineers, and Process Engineer Co-ops.
• Develop, coordinate, and troubleshoot the rubber molding process across the department.
• Lead the APQP process to ensure tooling, materials, and processes meet all company and customer financial, quality, and delivery requirements, and that internal and external customer needs are met.
• Spec out, verify, and approve equipment capital expenditures for the manufacturing process.
• Oversee documentation control of process settings, including Process Control Forms (PCF), Job Sequence Time Studies (JSTS), and Pictorial Process Instruction Forms (PPIF).
• Work with production to control waste during the production process and during mold and material changeovers.
• Establish process boundaries and implement processes with repeatable results that meet both customer and corporate objectives.
• Develop work instructions and train department staff on proper execution of those instructions.
• Interact with shift supervisors on troubleshooting requirements.
• Coach and develop department staff to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), first time through (FTT), molding KPIs, and 5S of molding processes.
• Ensure all department processes and equipment comply with OSHA and CRC safety regulations and policies, and that work instructions protect the operator and equipment from harm.
• Lead root-cause resolution of quality issues (Corrective Action Resolution/CAR team) using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
• Evaluate and analyze data to suggest Continuous Improvement projects with data analysis and ROI documentation.
• Carry out approved Continuous Improvement Projects to meet targeted results, on time and on budget.
• Run First Article (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) trials and develop required paperwork, including the JSTS, PCF, and PPIF.
• Oversee the process and release of jobs to production, ensuring correct materials, inserts, and documentation accuracy.
• Oversee mold changes, ensuring molds are set correctly and meet all OSHA and CRC safety standards.
• Lead resolution of rubber material and formulation issues with vendors, working to improve rubber formulations for cost, quality, and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Departmental metrics ownership – Needed to drive improvement in OEE, FTT, efficiency, scrap, and waste across the entire process engineering department.
• Reliable job releases – Needed to ensure jobs are released to production meeting or exceeding customer and corporate scrap and efficiency goals.
• Critical thinking and root cause analysis – Needed to resolve complex process and quality issues and lead root-cause investigations (CAR, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Leadership and coaching – Needed to develop Process Technicians, Entry Level Process Engineers, and Process Engineer Co-ops into a high-performing team.
• Team oriented and collaborative – Needed to align across shifts, supervisors, and departments on shared process goals.
• Attention to detail and organization – Needed to maintain accurate documentation and process control across the department.
• Adaptability – Needed to manage shifting priorities, staffing, and process conditions across multiple product lines.
• Innovation and continuous improvement – Needed to drive CI projects and standardized, repeatable process solutions.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years of molding experience in the rubber or plastic industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Proficient at CAD/SOLIDWORKS.
• Ability to drive a lift truck and use a pallet jack.
• Capability to correctly use a durometer gauge and calipers.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 program is a benefit.
• First responder certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person