Rubber Process Engineer: DOE, CI & Throughput Lead

Hutchinson; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m匹

Job summary

Hutchinson is seeking a Rubber Process Engineer to lead the rubber injection molding efforts, drive process optimization, and support a production team focused on quality and throughput. The role requires strong problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering, prototype, and manufacturing groups.

The ideal candidate will have a rubber engineering background, extensive experience in rubber processes, Six Sigma and Lean training, and the ability to train technicians while

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Engineering, Prototype, and Production groups, and other plant and office personnel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of the different rubber presses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of rubber injection molding process.
• Participate as part of the production team supporting the rubber molding process.
• Support process troubleshooting in day to day manufacturing.
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis to reduce scrap and rework.
• Develop and conduct DOE to optimize the process in terms of quality and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to improve throughput, quality, and uptime.
• Track KPIs and use PDCA methodologies to improve KPIs.
• Identify and implement best practices in rubber molding.
• Provide process training to technicians.
• Participate and provide input into Rubber Mold Tooling Designs
• Support the development and maintenance of standards applied to rubber process' and tooling.
• Lead and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in rubber engineering

10 years related experience / training

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic CAD

Job description

Hutchinson is seeking a Rubber Process Engineer to lead the rubber injection molding efforts, drive process optimization, and support a production team focused on quality and throughput. The role requires strong problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering, prototype, and manufacturing groups.

The ideal candidate will have a rubber engineering background, extensive experience in rubber processes, Six Sigma and Lean training, and the ability to train technicians while