Senior Process Engineer

The Judge Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization and formulation development within a high-volume compounding environment. You will drive improvements that improve product consistency and reduce variability, supporting production teams and cross-functional partners.

Relocation package is available and extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with clear communication skills.
• Experience with SPC and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Collaboration across operations, quality, R&D and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization in high-volume compounding environments.
• Develop and modify formulations to meet performance and quality requirements.
• Analyze production data and implement improvements to reduce waste and boost efficiency.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, lab, and commercial teams.
• Investigate processing and product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support quality systems, documentation, and operator training programs.
• Evaluate raw materials, new technologies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Promote Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry

Job description

Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume compounding environment. This role focuses on improving product consistency, reducing process variability, supporting production teams, and developing material solutions that meet customer requirements.

**Relocation Package Available**

**Extensive benefits are offered, including and not limited to, medical, dental, vision and 401k**

Responsibilities:

• Optimize mixing processes, equipment settings, and operating procedures.
• Develop and modify formulations to meet performance and quality requirements.
• Analyze production data and implement process improvements that reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, laboratory, and commercial teams.
• Investigate and resolve processing and product quality issues.
• Support quality systems, documentation, and operator training programs.
• Evaluate raw materials, new technologies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Promote Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry preferred
• Experience with rubber compounding, mixing, molding, extrusion, and curing processes.
• Knowledge of polymers, formulation ingredients, and quality testing methods.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with SPC and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• The ability to collaborate across operations, quality, R&D, and customer-facing teams.
• A passion for improving product performance, efficiency, and manufacturing excellence.