Rubber Process Engineer

Experience: Senior Level Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year Job Details - We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer to support the development and production of high-performance rubber extrusion products. This role will focus on optimizing extrusion processes, improving product quality, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting new equipment and material development. Key Responsibilities Develop and improve rubber extrusion processes for materials including FKM (Viton), EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon Support setup, installation, and maintenance of extrusion and autoclave curing equipment Work with tooling teams to improve die design, reduce scrap, and maintain dimensional accuracy Troubleshoot production and curing issues to improve product quality and efficiency Partner with Materials Engineering on testing and new compound development Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on rubber extrusion and autoclave curing experience Strong knowledge of high-performance elastomers including Viton, EPDM, Neoprene, and Hypalon Experience setting extrusion parameters including temperatures, screw speeds, tooling, and dimensional controls Understanding of rubber curing chemistry and continuous curing systems Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field A bit about us: - We are an established, leading manufacturer in Southern California, with a global presence as well. We've been experiencing growth year-over-year and are continuing to grow. With over 40+ years in business, we've become a leader within various markets: Aerospace, Defense, space, and others. If you're looking for a company with the utmost stability and upward growth, please continue to read and apply! Why join us? - 40+ years of stability and reputation amongst the community Excellent benefits and long term profit sharing potential Massive opportunity to move up - with over 5000 employees, we continue to promote from within Competitive pay + a very competitive and lucrative bonus program Employer Paid Health Benefits - ppo & HMO plans #engineering #manufacturing #process-engineering #manufacturing-processes #elastomers #rubber-extrusion #viton #neoprene #hypalon #tier4