We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and overall plant performance. This individual will focus on optimizing rubber mixing, milling, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes while identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and lower production costs.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, experience with continuous improvement, and the ability to independently troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions. Experience in rubber manufacturing or Banbury mixing is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes, including Banbury mixing, milling, extrusion, curing, and related operations.
Identify process inefficiencies, analyze production data, and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving quality, increasing throughput, and optimizing equipment performance.
Investigate manufacturing and quality issues using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
Develop and maintain process specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control documentation.
Support new product introductions, material changes, production trials, and process validation activities.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct process capability studies and equipment assessments to improve reliability and manufacturing capacity.
Train production personnel on updated processes, equipment, and best practices.
Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
Experience troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.
Knowledge of root cause analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and process improvement methodologies.
Ability to analyze manufacturing data and use findings to improve operational performance.
Experience leading projects and working with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other manufacturing data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in rubber manufacturing, rubber compounding, or polymer processing.
Familiarity with Banbury mixing, milling, extrusion, or curing operations.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, and ISO 9001.
Experience with PFMEA, process validation, and control plans.
Proficiency in Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.