Manufacturing Engineer

Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled New Product Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be the critical link between design innovation and operational execution.
• Your goal is to design, scale, and validate robust manufacturing processes that transition prototype concepts into profitable, high-volume production lines.
• Duties and responsibilities include the following:
• New Product Development (NPD): Lead the transition of elastomeric parts (such as EPDM, NBR, FKM, or Liquid Silicone Rubber) from prototype design to full commercialization.
• Tooling & Process Design: Partner with toolmakers to design, procure, and validate injection and compression moulds, ensuring optimal gating, venting, and cycle times.
• Process Optimization: Apply scientific moulding principles and Design of Experiments (DOE) to resolve cure defects, flash, shrinkage, and dimensional variations.
• Validation & Documentation: Create Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols.
• Production Support: Troubleshoot shop-floor manufacturing issues, improve operational efficiency, and lead Lean/Six Sigma cost-reduction initiatives.

Details:

• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System.
• AS9100:2016 Certified Quality Management System.
• DOD Registered.
• NIST 800-171 compliant.
• ITAR Registered.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modelling software (such as SolidWorks, Verisurf) for tool and fixture design.
• Deep understanding of various manufacturing fabrication processes (e.g., injection moulding, CNC machining, assembly, or 3D printing).
• Working knowledge of statistical software (like Minitab) and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
• Over 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Rubber and Plastic industry experience preferred.