Senior Process Engineer: Formulation & Process Optimization

The Judge Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and continuous improvement in a high-volume rubber compounding environment in Cleveland, OH. You will enhance product consistency, reduce variability, and support production, quality, and R&D teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing mixing processes, developing formulations, analyzing production data, and promoting Lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, or Chemistry.
• 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.
• Ability to collaborate across operations, quality, R&D, and customer-facing teams.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Polymer Science

Chemistry

Tools

SPC

Job description

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and continuous improvement in a high-volume rubber compounding environment in Cleveland, OH. You will enhance product consistency, reduce variability, and support production, quality, and R&D teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing mixing processes, developing formulations, analyzing production data, and promoting Lean manufacturing.