Process & Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to provide production support and lead the implementation of innovative manufacturing processes. This role involves optimizing metal preparation procedures, collaborating with design teams, and developing new technologies to enhance product performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science and engineering, with a focus on chemical manufacturing. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience in materials, process, manufacturing, or R&D.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support and lead new manufacturing process implementations.
• Collaborate with design teams to reduce manufacturing risks.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Collaboration Skills

Material Science

Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Provide production support in areas of responsibility.

Lead discovery and implementation of new manufacturing processes, bonding methodologies, pre/post-bond processing methods, and chemicals for rubber-to-metal bonded products.

Define and optimize metal preparation procedures, selecting adhesive materials/processes, creating internal specification requirements, and ensuring conformance with external requirements.

Work closely with Design teams to reduce manufacturing risk and with New Product Introduction teams to meet deadlines for new part approvals.

Invent, develop, and disseminate new technologies/solutions in support of projects and customers.

Document research/discoveries and present key findings.

Review, revise, and write technical specifications.

Navigate technical specifications to assess impact and ensure compliance.

Assess manufacturability and scale-up of new/replacement chemicals, inks, paints, coatings, elastomers, processes, etc.

Develop material characterization techniques that better predict product performance.

Support peers and other departments in brainstorming and troubleshooting efforts.

Assist in the execution of specialized laboratory testing on an as-needed basis.

Evaluate new raw materials (chemicals, paints, polymers, adhesives, etc.) for the purpose of qualifying additional sources and/or improving capabilities regarding safety, performance, consistency, and cost.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical) is required.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in materials, process, manufacturing, chemical, R&D, and/or project management.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (rubber, plastic, chemical, oil, gas, adhesives, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate with mechanical design engineers, quality engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing process engineers to ensure new materials and processes meet application needs and are manufacturable.

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