Rubber Compounding Specialist

CPS Inc.; Rochester (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Rubber Compound Engineer to lead compounding, mixing, and material preparation on site.

You will develop and optimize processes, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with engineering, chemistry, and manufacturing teams. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a chemical field, have 5–10 years of polymer experience, and possess hands-on rubber mixing and Banbury mixer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of industrial experience in polymer or rubber compounding.
• Hands-on experience with rubber mixing processes and Banbury mixers.
• Knowledge of rubber rheology and molding processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert in rubber compounding, mixing, and material preparation.
• Develop and optimize rubber mixing processes, including sequences, times, and temperatures.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and collaborate with production, engineering, and chemistry teams.
• Evaluate raw material changes and modify formulations to improve processing and performance.
• Support mixing operations and materials testing, including equipment and tooling improvements.
• Reduce process variation and improve consistency using rheology testing, molding results, and DOE.
• Lead cross-functional troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to engineering and management teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

On-site manufacturing experience

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field

Tools

Banbury mixers

Rheology testing equipment

Molding processes

Job description

Base salary $80,000-$130,000 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Join a well-established, family-owned manufacturer of high-quality rubber products offering long-term stability, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for technical and career growth.

Job Duties

• Serve as the technical expert in rubber compounding, mixing, and material preparation.
• Develop and optimize rubber mixing processes, including mixing sequences, times, and temperatures.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and work with production, engineering, and chemistry teams to implement solutions.
• Evaluate raw material changes and modify existing formulations to improve processing and performance.
• Support mixing operations and materials testing, including evaluating equipment and tooling improvements.
• Reduce process variation and improve consistency using rheology testing, molding results, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Lead cross-functional troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering and management teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of industrial experience in polymer compounding, preferably rubber compounding.
• Strong hands-on experience with rubber mixing processes and equipment.
• Experience with Banbury mixers preferred.
• Knowledge of rubber rheology, molding processes, and formulation adjustments is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and improving production operations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to take ownership of technical challenges and work effectively with production personnel.
• Must be comfortable working onsite in a manufacturing environment.