Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer 3
Rubbercraft (RCC) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3, who acts as a key contributor to the Manufacturing 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 RCC: Rubbercraft is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and transfer new products to production, ensuring smooth transition by analyzing requirements, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, and coordinating with equipment manufacturers.

• Establish and maintain labor standards to monitor direct/indirect labor utilization and machine performance.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with NPI and design teams to develop extrusion dies and tooling for new products.
• Assure product and process capability through practical and analytical methods; establish standards; define new manufacturing process sequences. Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts, driving productivity improvements, scrap reduction, and waste elimination. Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 6S and Lean Manufacturing.
• Interact with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability. Participate in design reviews and lead manufacturing process development through production implementation.
• Provide functional and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures and oversee implementation.
• Act as a professional resource, providing knowledge and expertise to colleagues.
• Coordinate cost-reduction initiatives and forecast labor and equipment requirements to ensure adequate capacity.
• This position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

Job Specifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required

Years' Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience required

Skills:

• Knowledge of rubber manufacturing principles, materials and processes such as compression/transfer molding, extrusion, 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 Rubbercraft, 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, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.