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Pinnacle Technology · 4 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

Pinnacle Technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their elastomer manufacturing processes. The role involves developing and optimizing production processes, providing technical support to production teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyOutsourcingSoftware

Hiring Manager

Abhishek Malik

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize elastomer molding, extrusion, mixing, and curing processes (e.g., compression molding, injection molding, calendaring)

Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root‑cause problem‑solving tools

Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, control plans, and PFMEAs

Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams, troubleshooting process and equipment issues related to elastomer manufacturing

Define and validate process parameters for new and existing products to ensure stability, repeatability, and compliance with product specifications

Oversee tooling design, tooling trials, and qualification for elastomer components

Specify, validate, and maintain elastomer processing equipment, including mixers, extruders, molding presses, curing ovens, and inspection tools

Lead or support capital equipment projects, including justification, procurement, installation, and validation

Identify and implement new technologies to improve elastomer flow, curing chemistry, throughput, and product consistency

Support safety initiatives by identifying risks associated with high-temperature processes, chemical mixing, and press operations

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to elastomer materials and curing agents

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringElastomer ProcessingLean Six SigmaAS9100 KnowledgeProcess OptimizationTechnical SupportSafety ComplianceProblem SolvingDocumentation Skills

Required

Strong Manufacturing Engineer experience within an Elastomer organization (preferably) as well as Aerospace and ITAR experience

Knowledge of AS9100

Develop, implement, and optimize elastomer molding, extrusion, mixing, and curing processes (e.g., compression molding, injection molding, calendaring)

Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause problem-solving tools