Process Engineer

Newbury Franklin Industrials•Town of Cheektowaga, NY

10d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer-Processing develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots rubber molding processes to achieve consistent quality, high productivity, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on process parameter development for compression, transfer, and injection molding of rubber products, while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. The engineer works closely with production, quality, tooling, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and support new product launches.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in rubber molding (compression, transfer, or injection).
Knowledge of rubber curing, flow, and shrinkage characteristics.
Proficiency in process analysis tools such as DOE (Design of Experiments) and SPC.
Understanding of ISO/IATF quality management systems and documentation requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on shop-floor presence and ability to lead process improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/QMS software.

Responsibilities

Establish and document standard molding processes for new and existing products.
Develop and optimize molding parameters to ensure quality and efficiency.
Conduct trials for new materials, compounds, and tooling, and validate results before production release.
Lead root cause analysis for process-related quality issues, scrap, or downtime.
Support production teams with on-floor troubleshooting and resolution of molding defects.
Implement process improvement methodologies to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and increase throughput.
Monitor process capability and stability using statistical process control (SPC).
Recommend process changes to improve part quality, reduce cost, and extend tooling life.
Create and maintain process sheets, setup instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Train operators and technicians on process standards, best practices, and equipment operation.
Maintain accurate records of process changes and improvements.
Work with material suppliers to qualify new compounds and troubleshoot processing issues.
Assist with other Engineering team initiatives as directed by Management.