Rubber Materials Process Engineer - Product Development

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Avian Park (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech USA, Inc. in Mount Pleasant, IA seeks a Product Development - Rubber Material Process Engineer to advance rubber material processes for hose products.

You will industrialize new rubber mixes, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure product quality through rigorous testing and collaboration with design and production teams. Required are a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience with product development lifecycles and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
• Strong analytical abilities and data interpretation skills
• Experience with product development lifecycle and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to rubber material processing
• Visa sponsorship for ContiTech/Continental Employees only
• 2 years' experience in rubber material properties, polymer science, and processing techniques
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Previous experience in rubber material process engineering, preferably in a product development or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrialization and optimization of rubber material processes for new and existing hoses products
• Support the industrialization of new rubber mix center in Mount Pleasant
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and production efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate rubber material requirements into product designs
• Conduct experiments and tests to evaluate and industrialize rubber material properties and performance
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and technical reports
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement effective solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in rubber material technology and processing techniques
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in rubber material processing
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams and other stakeholders

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Product development

Manufacturing processes

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

Job description

ContiTech USA, Inc. in Mount Pleasant, IA seeks a Product Development - Rubber Material Process Engineer to advance rubber material processes for hose products.

You will industrialize new rubber mixes, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure product quality through rigorous testing and collaboration with design and production teams. Required are a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience with product development lifecycles and