Manufacturing Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support aerospace-grade production of polymers, composites, and elastomer parts. You will develop and optimize processes, lead NPI from prototype to full production, and drive quality and efficiency improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with molding, extrusion, curing, and fabrication, plus strong skills in reading drawings and GD&T, Lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering with rubber, plastics, composites, or elastomers.
• Hands-on molding, extrusion, composites processing, or polymer manufacturing.
• Strong process optimization and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, RCA, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong communication and cross-functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes for polymer and composite products.
• Support NPI from prototype through production.
• Improve yield, cycle time, scrap, quality, and efficiency.
• Support processes including molding, extrusion, curing, and fabrication.
• Develop work instructions, manufacturing plans, and process documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tooling, fixtures, equipment, and process validation.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

RCA

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelors in relevant engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in composites, rubber, plastics, or elastomers to support manufacturing, process improvement, and new product development within the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes for polymer and composite products.
• Support NPI from prototype through production.
• Improve yield, cycle time, scrap, quality, and efficiency.
• Support processes including molding, extrusion, curing, and fabrication.
• Develop work instructions, manufacturing plans, and process documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tooling, fixtures, equipment, and process validation.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience with rubber, plastics, composites, or elastomers.
• Hands-on experience with molding, extrusion, composites processing, or polymer manufacturing.
• Strong process optimization and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, RCA, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong communication and cross-functional skills.

Preferred

• Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience.
• Silicone, rubber, elastomer, thermoplastic, or composite experience.
• DOE/statistical analysis and process validation.
• CAD experience such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Experience with NPI, FMEA, CAPA, PPAP, or AS9100