Molding Process Engineer - Rubber, Vinyl & Silicone

Humanetics Group; Huron (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics is seeking a process engineer to monitor and improve molding operations across rubber, vinyl, foam, silicone, and urethane departments. This role defines and documents preparation, mold, and trim processes to achieve quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a technical bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in process engineering, and experience with PPAP/FMEA. Lean, SPC/DOE training, and a six-sigma belt are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 3 years of process engineering experience is required.
• Six-sigma black belt is preferred.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, and control plans preferred.
• Training in problem-solving techniques such as SPC/DOE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, controls, and improves molding-related processes.
• Develops, documents, and validates the test methods used to qualify, monitor, and improve the quality of raw compounds.
• Researches new methods to better control and tune the compounds and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing problems to eliminate defects and supports manufacturing as needed.
• Leads rubber, vinyl, foam, silicone, and urethane mold design projects to ensure molds meet all requirements and are completed on time.
• When necessary, mold parts to assist manufacturing or to do prototyping.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Statistical methods

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/chemistry

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Humanetics is seeking a process engineer to monitor and improve molding operations across rubber, vinyl, foam, silicone, and urethane departments. This role defines and documents preparation, mold, and trim processes to achieve quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a technical bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in process engineering, and experience with PPAP/FMEA. Lean, SPC/DOE training, and a six-sigma belt are preferred.