Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineering – Rubber Processing & Equipment
Core
Develop, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing processes and equipment for rubber-based products, specifically focusing on automation-driven hose and belt manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineering (Rubber Processing & Equipment)
Builds
Fluid handling systems (hoses) and conveying solutions (belts) for the automotive, transportation, and industrial sectors.
Domain
Rubber processing and elastomer manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: manufacturing equipment and processes)
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, process engineering, equipment development, automation systems (PLCs, drives, sensors, HMI), CAPEX evaluation, ROI analysis, technical problem solving, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in mixing, compounding, curing, and finishing; knowledge of industrial machinery and tooling; ability to work independently at a senior level
Technologies
PLCs, drives, sensors, HMI, safety functions
Responsibilities
Translate product and regulatory requirements into machine and automation concepts; define equipment specifications and support supplier selection; evaluate capital investments and prepare business cases; act as a technical problem solver for complex process and equipment issues; support global plant launches and technology transfer
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership