Elastomer Process Optimization Engineer

Picture this: you start your day scanning IQMS dashboards, spot a cycle-time outlier, and by lunch you’re on the floor with operators refining standard work to eliminate waste. By afternoon, you’re validating a tooling tweak for a new urethane component and aligning cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth production trial. If that kind of impact excites you, you’ll thrive at Molded Dimensions.

About the Role We’re seeking a hands-on Elastomer Process Optimization Engineer to elevate how we make engineered rubber and polyurethane parts. You’ll drive continuous improvement, provide daily production support, and partner closely on new product development. This role reports to the Director of Engineering and leans heavily on IQMS (or a similar ERP) to boost data integrity, process control, and decision-making.

What You’ll DoProcess Improvement & Operational Excellence Identify efficiency gains, reduce waste, and elevate product quality across elastomer/urethane processes

Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction initiatives

Analyze production data to uncover trends, root causes, and targeted improvements

Create and sustain clear standard work and process documentation

Production Support & Troubleshooting Provide day-to-day engineering support for shop-floor teams

Resolve issues quickly; implement effective corrective and preventive actions

Advance process capability, validate equipment, and reduce cycle times

New Product Development (NPD)
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to launch new products

Contribute to process design, tooling development, and manufacturability assessments

Support PPAPs, first article inspections, and production trials

Orchestrate smooth transitions from prototype to stable production

Systems & Data Management Use IQMS or similar ERP to maintain BOMs, routings, inventory accuracy, and production records

Strengthen ERP/MES data integrity for reliable shop-floor execution

Generate reports and analyze KPIs to guide decisions

Support system enhancements that integrate seamlessly with manufacturing

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance Engage in plant-wide initiatives with multi-disciplinary teams

Champion safety, environmental stewardship, and quality standards

Assist with capital projects—specification, installation, and validation

Pitch in where needed to advance business objectives

What You Bring Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma in manufacturing

Familiarity with IQMS or comparable ERP environments

Strong troubleshooting, analysis, and project management skills

Hands-on, shop-floor orientation with excellent communication across levels

Independent contributor who collaborates effectively with teams, suppliers, and customers

Preferred

Background in rubber, urethane, or related manufacturing

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above)
Knowledge of material science and regulatory/compliance standards

Experience with statistical analysis and process control tools

Why Molded Dimensions Direct, visible impact on performance and innovation

Collaborative, team-first culture

Company-wide commitment to continuous improvement and growth

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

About Molded Dimensions Group Molded Dimensions Group manufactures custom-molded rubber and cast polyurethane components for transportation, marine, medical, industrial, and other sectors. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, innovation, and unwavering customer focus. We value, support, and empower our people.

You’re Proficient InProject Management Continuous Improvement Troubleshooting SkillsERP & MRP Systems Engineering Degree
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