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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$119,846 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
New Product Manufacturing Development Engineer at RD Rubber Technology Corp. New Product Manufacturing Development Engineer at RD Rubber Technology Corp. in Norwalk, California Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time About the
Company :
Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality and best delivery of products and services that meet or exceed expectations. We are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of the custom rubber molded components industry through continual improvement and innovation with the use of engineered manufacturing techniques.
Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled New Product Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be the critical link between design innovation and operational execution. Your goal is to design, scale, and validate robust manufacturing processes that transition prototype concepts into profitable, high-volume production lines. Duties and responsibilities include the following: New Product Development (NPD): Lead the transition of elastomeric parts (such as EPDM, NBR, FKM, or Liquid Silicone Rubber) from prototype design to full commercialization.
Tooling & Process Design:
Partner with toolmakers to design, procure, and validate injection and compression molds, ensuring optimal gating, venting, and cycle times.
Process Optimization:
Apply scientific molding principles and Design of Experiments (DOE) to resolve cure defects, flash, shrinkage, and dimensional variations.
Validation & Documentation:
Create Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and
IQ/OQ/PQ
validation protocols.
Production Support:
Troubleshoot shop-floor manufacturing issues, improve operational efficiency, and lead Lean/Six Sigma cost-reduction initiatives.
Details :
ISO 9001
2015 Certified Quality Management System. AS9100:2016 Certified Quality Management System. DOD Registered.
NIST 800-171
compliant. ITAR Registered.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software (such as SolidWorks, Verisurf) for tool and fixture design. Deep understanding of various manufacturing fabrication processes (e.g., injection molding, CNC machining, assembly, or 3D printing). Working knowledge of statistical software (like Minitab) and statistical process control (SPC) techniques. Over 5 years of relevant work experience. Rubber and Plastic industry experience preferred.