Foam Manufacturing Engineer (ISO Poly Foam) – Process Innovator

Summit Polymers; Portage, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking an ISO Poly Foam Engineer to develop and optimize polyurethane foam manufacturing processes used in automotive components. The engineer will work with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure materials meet customer specs, cost targets, and automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading Foam-in-Place process development, defining process requirements, coordinating equipment installation and testing, and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline.
• Experience in ISO Poly Foam manufacturing and equipment selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Foam-in-Place manufacturing processes for automotive instrument panels.
• Develop manufacturing process requirements based on design, quality standards, and production volumes.
• Coordinate equipment installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production validation.
• Troubleshoot foam processing issues and improve efficiency, cycle time, and material utilization.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, and Control Plan activities.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Wonderlic score

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline

5 years of experience in a technical position in an ISO Foam manufacturing environment

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking an ISO Poly Foam Engineer to develop and optimize polyurethane foam manufacturing processes used in automotive components. The engineer will work with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure materials meet customer specs, cost targets, and automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading Foam-in-Place process development, defining process requirements, coordinating equipment installation and testing, and driving continuous improvement