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Job Details

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR)
NO C2C

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The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a manufacturing organization to hire two Manufacturing Engineers to support elastomer-based manufacturing operations within an aerospace, ITAR-regulated environment. These roles work closely with production, quality, safety, and engineering teams to develop, optimize, and sustain elastomer manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with industry and customer standards.

This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role ideal for candidates with experience in elastomer processing who thrive in a regulated, quality-driven environment.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Process Engineering & Optimization

• Develop, implement, and optimize elastomer manufacturing processes including:

  • Compression molding

  • Injection molding

  • Extrusion

  • Mixing and curing

  • Calendaring (as applicable)

• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis tools

• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions, SOPs, control plans, and PFMEAs

Manufacturing Support

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams

• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues related to elastomer manufacturing

• Define, validate, and optimize process parameters for new and existing products to ensure stability, repeatability, and compliance

• Support tooling design, tooling trials, and qualification activities for elastomer components

Equipment & Technology

• Specify, validate, and maintain elastomer processing equipment such as:

  • Mixers

  • Extruders

  • Molding presses

  • Curing ovens

  • Inspection and testing tools

• Lead or support capital equipment projects including justification, procurement, installation, and validation

• Identify and implement new technologies to improve material flow, curing chemistry, throughput, and product consistency

Safety & Environmental

• Support safety initiatives related to high-temperature processes, chemical mixing, and press operations

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations governing elastomer materials, chemicals, and curing agents

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• Manufacturing Engineering experience within an elastomer or rubber manufacturing environment

• U.S. Citizenship (ITAR requirement)

• Experience supporting production operations in a regulated manufacturing setting

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, safety, and operations

Preferred / Strongly Valued

• Aerospace manufacturing experience

• ITAR-regulated environment exposure

• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
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