Rubber Technologist

Job Overview

We are hiring a Rubber Technologist for a full-time, mid-level position located in Sriperumbudur. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of work experience. This role requires expertise in rubber compounding, material testing, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on both mandatory and required technical skills.

• Minimum of 5 years of applied work history in tool design, compounding, process design, application, and testing.
• Demonstrated expertise in rubber manufacturing processes to include rubber mixing, extrusion, molding and preform design.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM, with experience in implementing quality control measures to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Knowledge of SPC and PFMEA/FMEA/DFMEA.
• Experience with materials testing equipment, standards (ASTM/ISO), and interpretation of testing results.
• Team driven personality. Candidate must be able to collaborate, communicate, and build relationships between vendors, Engineering, and Quality.
• Preferred candidate will have hands on experience with compression, transfer and injection molding processes to ensure trouble shooting capabilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize rubber compounds for diverse applications aligning with business goals.
• Perform material testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Implement Six Sigma projects to drive process improvement and operational excellence.
• Design, develop, and evaluate processes for the production of rubber components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance tooling design and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in all operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production teams to improve product quality.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.