Process Engineer: Formulations & Continuous Improvement

The Judge Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume compounding operation. This role focuses on improving product consistency, reducing process variability, supporting production teams, and developing material solutions that meet customer requirements.

Extensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k options to support your well-being and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, or Chemistry is preferred.
• Experience with rubber compounding, mixing, molding, extrusion, and curing.
• Knowledge of polymers, formulation ingredients, and quality testing methods.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with SPC and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across operations, quality, R&D, and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimize mixing processes, equipment settings, and operating procedures.
• Develop and modify formulations to meet performance and quality requirements.
• Analyze production data and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, laboratory, and commercial teams.
• Investigate and resolve processing and product quality issues.
• Support quality systems, documentation, and operator training programs.
• Evaluate raw materials, new technologies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Promote Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume compounding operation. This role focuses on improving product consistency, reducing process variability, supporting production teams, and developing material solutions that meet customer requirements.

Extensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k options to support your well-being and financial