RUBBER PROCESS ENGINEER

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Easton, PA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design, test, and optimize rubber molds, press equipment, and molding processes. Troubleshoot production issues, reduce scrap, write procedures, maintain equipment, train personnel, and support global molding facilities with occasional travel.
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Job Description

VICTAULIC

Rubber Process Engineer

Mold Technology Center | Victaulic Global Headquarters, Easton, PA

Full-Time | Manufacturing – Mold Technology Center

Schedule: 8- and 10-hour day shifts; overtime as required

Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position.

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

The Mold Technology Center builds, samples, and maintains the rubber molds used across all Victaulic manufacturing facilities worldwide, making this team a critical link in Victaulic's global production capability.

AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

  • We build from within.
  • We stand behind our people.
  • We foster an environment for constant learning.
  • We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.
YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for a Rubber Process Engineer to join our Mold Technology Center at Victaulic's Global Headquarters in Easton, PA. In this role, you'll design, test, and optimize the rubber molds, press equipment, and molding processes that keep Victaulic's global manufacturing network running efficiently. You'll work closely with product development engineers and Mold Technology Center personnel to troubleshoot process issues, reduce scrap, and drive continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape rubber processing technology and training across Victaulic's worldwide molding facilities, with travel to support that reach.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN
  • Design, test, and inspect rubber molds and press equipment to verify critical product characteristics
  • Drive process optimization across rubber processing operations
  • Investigate and implement new rubber molding processes and technology
  • Prepare specifications for process and manufacturing equipment
  • Write and update routing and processing procedures
  • Partner with product development engineers to improve product design and processes
  • Troubleshoot rubber processes to increase productivity and decrease scrap
  • Maintain mold specifications by taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming equipment, and replacing worn tools
  • Lead safety training for Mold Technology Center personnel, including weekly safety toolbox talks
  • Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift to move materials safely
  • Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance and keep the work area organized and clean
WHAT YOU BRING
  • 3–5 years of experience in rubber molding processes
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing rubber manufacturing processes
  • Good project management skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform moderate walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and reaching around moving machinery and equipment
  • Willingness to travel approximately 3–4 times a year for training and visits to Victaulic molding facilities
WHAT SETS YOU APART
  • Track record leading process-improvement or scrap-reduction initiatives in a rubber molding environment
  • Experience training or mentoring shop-floor personnel on safety and process procedures
  • Familiarity with overhead crane and forklift operation
  • Experience partnering cross-functionally with product development teams on design-for-manufacturability
WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
  • Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Build A Better You

  • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
  • Relocation assistance for candidates relocating for this role
  • Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for the full benefits package described above.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

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Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in rubber molding processes
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing rubber manufacturing processes
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks around machinery
  • Willingness to travel approximately 3-4 times per year
  • Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift
  • Experience leading process-improvement or scrap-reduction initiatives in rubber molding
  • Experience training or mentoring shop-floor personnel on safety and process procedures
  • Experience partnering with product development on design-for-manufacturability
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Victaulic develops and manufactures mechanical pipe-joining systems, including its grooved coupling technology, along with flow-control and fire-protection solutions. Its products connect pipes made from various materials and serve complex industrial, commercial, and fire-protection applications. The company emphasizes improving productivity, confidence, and sustainability in construction and piping projects worldwide, and employs more than 6,000 people globally across its operations.

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