{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fa568fbd02fa1bbc52583d9a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa568fbd02fa1bbc52583d9a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa568fbd02fa1bbc52583d9a","title":"Cure Optimization Engineer","description":"Position Title: Cure Optimization Engineer\n\nWage: Based on Experience\n\nAccelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Cure Optimization Engineer at a company in Des Moines, IA. This is a direct hire position.\n\nThe Cure Optimization Engineer is responsible for improving the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the tire curing process through data-driven process optimization and engineering projects. This position will lead initiatives focused on cure cycle optimization, bladder life improvement, curing equipment performance, and process capability while working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Product Engineering.\n\nThe primary objective of this role is to reduce manufacturing costs, improve productivity, increase press capacity, and enhance product quality by optimizing the curing process across all tire product lines.\n\nCure Optimization Engineer Responsibilities:\n\nLead cure optimization projects that improve throughput, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.\nDevelop and implement cure cycle improvements that reduce cure times while maintaining product performance and regulatory compliance.\nOptimize bladder selection, operating parameters, and replacement intervals to maximize bladder life and reduce consumable costs.\nAnalyze bladder failures and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.\nUtilize cure alarm data to identify process abnormalities, equipment issues, and opportunities for preventive action.\nDevelop dashboards and KPI reporting for curing process performance.\nWork closely with production personnel to improve process consistency and reduce variation.\nSupport new tire introductions by developing optimized curing parameters.\nPartner with Production and Quality to reduce cure-related scrap and warranty risks.\nSupport Maintenance in improving curing press reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).\nStandardize curing best practices across all curing operations.\nDocument process changes and update manufacturing specifications.\n\nRequirements for Cure Optimization Engineer:\n\nBachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering\n1-5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience\nExperience in rubber processing, tire manufacturing, polymers, or process optimization is preferred\nStrong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills\nExperience with SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Minitab, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is desirable\nStrong engineering and analytical skills\nContinuous improvement mindset\nExcellent communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously\n\nIND345\n\nAccelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.\n\nBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.\n\nPlease note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. 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This position will lead initiatives focused on cure cycle optimization, bladder life improvement, curing equipment performance, and process capability while working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Product Engineering.\n\nThe primary objective of this role is to reduce manufacturing costs, improve productivity, increase press capacity, and enhance product quality by optimizing the curing process across all tire product lines.\n\nCure Optimization Engineer Responsibilities:\n\nLead cure optimization projects that improve throughput, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.\nDevelop and implement cure cycle improvements that reduce cure times while maintaining product performance and regulatory compliance.\nOptimize bladder selection, operating parameters, and replacement intervals to maximize bladder life and reduce consumable costs.\nAnalyze bladder failures and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.\nUtilize cure alarm data to identify process abnormalities, equipment issues, and opportunities for preventive action.\nDevelop dashboards and KPI reporting for curing process performance.\nWork closely with production personnel to improve process consistency and reduce variation.\nSupport new tire introductions by developing optimized curing parameters.\nPartner with Production and Quality to reduce cure-related scrap and warranty risks.\nSupport Maintenance in improving curing press reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).\nStandardize curing best practices across all curing operations.\nDocument process changes and update manufacturing specifications.\n\nRequirements for Cure Optimization Engineer:\n\nBachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering\n1-5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience\nExperience in rubber processing, tire manufacturing, polymers, or process optimization is preferred\nStrong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills\nExperience with SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Minitab, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is desirable\nStrong engineering and analytical skills\nContinuous improvement mindset\nExcellent communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously\n\nIND345\n\nAccelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. 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