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Skills
- 8Dunmatched
- Adobe Flashunmatched
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- Cleanroomunmatched
- Compression Moldingunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Injection Moldingunmatched
- Injectionsunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Medical Equipmentunmatched
- Molding Processesunmatched
- Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
- Polymersunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Capabilityunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Process Engineeringunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Process Validationunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)unmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
Description
Sr. Process Engineer – LSR / Rubber Molding
Lincolnshire, IL | Direct Hire | $100,000–$135,000
Are you an expert in Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), High Consistency Rubber (HCR), or rubber/plastics molding?
We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of silicone and rubber molding processes. If you've built robust molding processes for LSR, HCR, silicone, rubber, or precision plastic components, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
What You'll Do
- Develop and optimize LSR injection molding processes
- Improve HCR injection, compression, and transfer molding processes
- Lead DOE studies to improve Cp/Cpk, reduce variation, and increase process capability
- Optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve OEE
- Troubleshoot molding issues including:
- Flash
- Short shots
- Cure variations
- Knit lines
- Voids
- Dimensional variation
- Establish standardized process parameters and work instructions
- Lead root cause investigations using 5 Why, 8D, Fishbone, and other problem-solving tools
- Support new product launches, mold qualifications, and production transfers
- Partner with Tooling, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and NPI teams
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, SPC, and data analysis
What We're Looking For
Silicone/Rubber Molding Experience is Highly Preferred
We're specifically looking for engineers with hands-on experience in one or more of the following:
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding
- High Consistency Rubber (HCR) molding
- Silicone molding
- Rubber molding
- Injection molding
- Compression molding
- Transfer molding
- Precision plastics manufacturing
- Medical silicone components
- Industrial rubber products
- Automotive rubber or plastic components
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, Polymer, Materials, or related Engineering
- 5+ years of process engineering experience in silicone, rubber, or plastics manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of:
- Scientific molding
- DOE
- SPC
- Process validation
- APQP/PPAP (preferred)
- GD&T and engineering drawings
- Proven ability to solve complex molding and manufacturing challenges
Preferred Experience
- Medical device manufacturing
- Automotive, aerospace, or industrial products
- Mold flow analysis
- SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
- Automation and vision inspection
- Overmolding and multi-shot molding
- RJG or Paulson certification
- ISO 13485 or cleanroom manufacturing
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000–$135,000
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee stock grant
- Career growth with a global manufacturing leader
If your background is centered around LSR, silicone molding, rubber molding, elastomers, or precision plastics manufacturing, we'd love to connect.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lincolnshire, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$135,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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