Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and practice of HUTCHINSON Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Responsible for all aspects of the rubber injection molding process.
• Participate as part of the production team supporting the rubber molding process.
• Support process troubleshooting in day-to-day manufacturing.
• Support problem-solving and root cause analysis to reduce scrap and rework.
• Develop and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize the process in terms of quality and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to improve throughput, quality, and uptime.
• Track KPIs and use PDCA methodologies to improve KPIs.
• Identify and implement best practices in rubber molding.
• Provide process training to technicians.
• Participate and provide input into Rubber Mold Tooling Designs.
• Support the development and maintenance of standards applied to rubber processes and tooling.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Engineering, Prototype, and Production groups, and other plant and office personnel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of different rubber presses.
• Ability to define root cause to problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in rubber engineering or related technical field (required).
• 10 years of related experience and/or training in Rubber Process Engineering, manufacturing systems, or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Six Sigma Training, Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Lean Manufacturing Certification.

Skills

• Engineering-level mathematics and statistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic CAD.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel required for day trips.

Work Environment

• Shared office (cubicle) environment, which can be loud and distracting.
• Occasional tasks in a Laboratory or Manufacturing environment requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, experience, and contributions.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance, with options to enhance coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policies supporting personal time, holidays, and well-being.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for global collaboration and local impact.