Rubber Process Engineer

LeoForce; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit sharing

Internal promotion

Bonus program

Employer paid health benefits

Job summary

LeoForce in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Senior Rubber Process Engineer to develop and optimize extrusion processes for high‑performance elastomers. You will support extrusion/autoclave equipment, improve die design, and drive quality improvements across curing and production teams.

The role requires 5+ years in rubber extrusion with Viton/EPDM/Neoprene/Hypalon, plus hands‑on expertise with extrusion parameters and curing chemistry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on rubber extrusion and autoclave curing experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-performance elastomers including Viton, EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon.
• Experience setting extrusion parameters including temperatures, screw speeds, tooling, and dimensional controls.
• Understanding of rubber curing chemistry and continuous curing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve rubber extrusion processes for materials including Viton, EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon.
• Support setup, installation, and maintenance of extrusion and autoclave curing equipment.
• Work with tooling teams to improve die design, reduce scrap, and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Troubleshoot production and curing issues to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Partner with Materials Engineering on testing and new compound development.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Rubber extrusion experience

Elastomer knowledge

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

SOPs/documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rubber Process Engineer

Irwindale, CA, US

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer to support the development and production of high-performance rubber extrusion products. This role will focus on optimizing extrusion processes, improving product quality, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting new equipment and material development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve rubber extrusion processes for materials including FKM (Viton), EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon
• Support setup, installation, and maintenance of extrusion and autoclave curing equipment
• Work with tooling teams to improve die design, reduce scrap, and maintain dimensional accuracy
• Troubleshoot production and curing issues to improve product quality and efficiency
• Partner with Materials Engineering on testing and new compound development
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on rubber extrusion and autoclave curing experience
• Strong knowledge of high-performance elastomers including Viton, EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon
• Experience setting extrusion parameters including temperatures, screw speeds, tooling, and dimensional controls
• Understanding of rubber curing chemistry and continuous curing systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

A bit about us:

We are an established, leading manufacturer in Southern California, with a global presence as well. We've been experiencing growth year-over-year and are continuing to grow. With over 40+ years in business, we've become a leader within various markets: Aerospace, Defense, space, and others.

Why join us?

• 40+ years of stability and reputation amongst the community
• Excellent benefits and long term profit sharing potential
• Massive opportunity to move up -- with over 5000 employees, we continue to promote from within
• Competitive pay + a very competitive and lucrative bonus program
• Employer Paid Health Benefits - ppo & HMO plans