Senior Process Engineer: Lean Optimization & Formulation

The Judge Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and 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.

Key Responsibilities include optimizing mixing processes, developing formulations, analyzing production data to implement

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.

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 thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization, formulation development, and 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.

Key Responsibilities include optimizing mixing processes, developing formulations, analyzing production data to implement