PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER POSITION OVERVIEW: The Process Development Engineer will drive process optimization and product development. This role focuses on improving molding techniques, troubleshooting, and enhancing tooling and product quality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interface and maintain strong relationships with internal Sales and Program Management including external Customers’ Engineering Departments, and key supplier personnel that align with both existing and new manufacturing processes. • Assist in investigating new technologies, submitting well-researched and viable proposals to management for funding and further development. • Utilize CAD software and equipment to perform engineering design tasks, ensuring that products meet specifications and design standards. • Work closely with R&D and other divisions to resolve technical problems, obtain additional information, and support design development. • Provide technical problem-solving support to divisions by utilizing design experiments and sound engineering principles to help optimize the full manufacturing process. • Coordinate equipment, materials, and supplies needed for project assignments. Ensure smooth workflow and assist as necessary to guide personnel through the production process. • Initiate purchase requisitions, expedite orders for timely delivery, and maintain necessary records. • Maintain engineering process, product, and project records. Produce and distribute necessary reports to ensure clear communication within the team and across departments. • Introduce new parts and processes into production, working with Process Technicians and Production Supervisors to transition new programs into mass production operations. • Develop and refine process parameters and techniques for all molding and auxiliary processes to meet cost control requirements. Troubleshoot processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and ensure product consistency. • Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations, ensuring work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition to promote a safe and efficient environment. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in process development, troubleshooting, and optimization in all molding operations. • Hands-on experience developing and optimizing Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) / Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) manufacturing processes required. • Experience with silicone molding, tooling development, scientific molding techniques, and process validation strongly preferred. • Experience in product feasibility analysis to determine product viability. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and external vendors. • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Proficiency in CAD software for engineering and design tasks. • Expert knowledge with troubleshooting tooling, material development, and molding processes. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, with 10 years of transferable experience, including prior experience in a similar role supporting and managing the growth of manufacturing technology. • Familiarity with ERP systems and industry-specific software tools.