Process Manufacturing Engineer

Research Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled engineer to lead innovative manufacturing processes and develop new technologies. This role requires collaboration with design and product teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science and engineering, with a focus on chemical manufacturing. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact product performance and drive advancements in manufacturing methodologies. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Engineering experience in Materials, process, Manufacturing, or Chemical.
• Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment including Rubber, Plastic, and Adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support and lead implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with Design teams to reduce manufacturing risk and meet deadlines.

Skills

Engineering

Manufacturing Processes

Chemical Analysis

Project Management

Material Science

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• 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 scaleup 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 with regards to safety, performance, consistency, cost, etc.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Science in Engineering is required; Materials, Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical.
• 4+ years of Engineering experience…Materials, process, Manufacturing, Chemical, R&D, and/or Project.
• Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment…Rubber, Plastic, Chemical, Oil, Gas, Adhesives, etc.
• Ability to work with mechanical design engineers, quality engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing process engineers to ensure new materials and processes meet the needs of new and existing applications and are manufacturable.

Additional Information

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