Rubber Process Engineer

Jobot

Irwindale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Autoclave, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Die Design, Extrusion, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Health Plan, Identify Issues, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Machine Tool, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Materials Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Polymers, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Support, Quality Management, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player
LOCATION
Irwindale, CA
POSTED
Today
Reputable Manufacturer w/ 40+ years of success - Cutting Edge Technology w/ room For Growth

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Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established, leading manufacturer in Southern California, with a global presence as well. We've been experiencing growth year-over-year and are continuing to grow. With over 40+ years in business, we've become a leader within various markets: Aerospace, Defense, space, and others.

If you're looking for a company with the utmost stability and upward growth, please continue to read and apply!

Why join us?
  • 40+ years of stability and reputation amongst the community
  • Excellent benefits and long term profit sharing potential
  • Massive opportunity to move up -- with over 5000 employees, we continue to promote from within
  • Competitive pay + a very competitive and lucrative bonus program
  • Employer Paid Health Benefits - ppo & HMO plans


Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer to support the development and production of high-performance rubber extrusion products. This role will focus on optimizing extrusion processes, improving product quality, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting new equipment and material development.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and improve rubber extrusion processes for materials including FKM (Viton), EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon
Support setup, installation, and maintenance of extrusion and autoclave curing equipment
Work with tooling teams to improve die design, reduce scrap, and maintain dimensional accuracy
Troubleshoot production and curing issues to improve product quality and efficiency
Partner with Materials Engineering on testing and new compound development
Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions

Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on rubber extrusion and autoclave curing experience
Strong knowledge of high-performance elastomers including Viton, EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon
Experience setting extrusion parameters including temperatures, screw speeds, tooling, and dimensional controls
Understanding of rubber curing chemistry and continuous curing systems
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com