Manufacturing Engineer 3 (Extrusion)

Integrated Polymer Solutions • Long Beach, CA • 1d ago

IPS - Rubbercraft is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 - Extrusion, who acts as a key contributor to the NPI Engineering team and supports a variety of complex activities to increase manufacturing capabilities. Actively participates in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing environment. Directly impacts all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, as well as the sustaining and growth efforts of operations.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings-all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities:

Develops and transfers new products to production ensuring a smooth transition by analyzing product requirements; researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; working with equipment manufacturers.

Responsible for all extrusion NPI activities from development to transfer to production

Establishes and maintains labor standards to monitor direct/indirect labor and machine performance

Assures product and process capability by practical and analytical methods; establishing standards; defining new manufacturing process sequences. Participates in root cause and failure analysis as required and develops with the team root cause and corrective actions.

Conduct problem solving efforts and teams with timely and effective troubleshooting, implement productivity improvements, reductions in scrap and rework and waste elimination projects. Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, 6S, and Lean Manufacturing.

Interacts with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in design review process and leads manufacturing process development through production implementation.

Provides objective, functional, and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures to division management and follows up on the implementation process

Provides knowledge and expertise; acting as a professional resource for colleagues

Coordinates all phases of cost reduction; forecasts labor and equipment requirements to assure adequate equipment, machine capacity, and labor

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required

Years' Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience required, experience with rubber extrusion

Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge in extrusion processes and technology

Experience with rubber compounding, testing, and mixing equipment

Knowledge of rubber manufacturing principles and processes such as compression/transfer molding, injection molding, and tool design

Demonstrated expertise with complex manufacturing engineering solutions

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing while analyzing, evaluating and determining solutions to a variety of problems

Proficient in applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement practices

Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge

Able to solve complex problems; makes decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft GP MRP software

CAD experience to design fixtures and jigs

Benefits:

At IPS, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)

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