Senior Silicone Molding Process Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand seeks a Sr. Process Engineer to develop and optimize molding processes for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency rubber (HCR).

You will enhance process capability, reduce cycle times, and support manufacturing improvements across molding work centers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in silicone/rubber molding, strong DOE/SPC experience, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Plastics or equivalent).
• 5+ years’ direct experience in silicone and/or rubber molding.
• Experience with HCR molding, compression and transfer molding.
• Experience using DOE, SPC and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and optimize molding processes for HCR/LSR across multiple molds.
• Lead DOE studies to improve Cp/Cpk and reduce variation.
• Provide technical support for molding issues including flash and voids.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Production, Quality and NPI teams.
• Train operators on molding best practices and process discipline.

Skills

Silicone molding

HCR molding

DOE

SPC

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Data analytics

Mold tooling interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mold flow analysis

Job description

Ingersoll Rand seeks a Sr. Process Engineer to develop and optimize molding processes for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency rubber (HCR).

You will enhance process capability, reduce cycle times, and support manufacturing improvements across molding work centers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in silicone/rubber molding, strong DOE/SPC experience, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.