Direct Hire Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Elastomer)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730

Employment Type: Full time permanent

Salary Range: $85000 $115000 annually

Shift: Mon -Fri standard business hours

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers with strong expertise in elastomer-based manufacturing processes. This role focuses on developing optimizing and sustaining manufacturing operations to ensure high product quality efficiency and compliance with industry standards. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including engineering quality safety and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Optimization

• Develop implement and optimize elastomer processes such as molding extrusion mixing and curing (compression molding injection molding calendaring).
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and root-cause analysis.
• Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs work instructions control plans and PFMEAs.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide daily technical support to production teams and troubleshoot process/equipment issues.
• Define and validate process parameters to ensure stability repeatability and compliance.
• Support tooling design trials and qualification for elastomer components.

Equipment & Technology

• Specify validate and maintain manufacturing equipment such as mixers extruders molding presses and curing ovens.
• Lead or support capital equipment projects (justification procurement installation validation).
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve production efficiency and product consistency.

Safety & Environmental

• Identify and mitigate risks related to high-temperature processes chemical handling and press operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to elastomer materials and curing agents.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within an elastomer manufacturing environment (mandatory).
• Knowledge of elastomer processes such as molding extrusion and curing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process optimization and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Familiarity with ITAR regulations.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required due to ITAR regulations).