Vulcanization Process Engineer
The Mural Group
Vulcanization Process Engineer
The Mural Group
Interim leadership, direct hire, consulting
Location: Western Kentucky (onsite)
Type: Permanent · Full time
An automotive parts manufacturer is hiring an engineer to own its rubber molding and curing process end to end. You will take processes from first trials through PPAP and into steady production, with full ownership from day one rather than a support seat.
What you'll do
Set, document and validate cure parameters: temperature, pressure, cure time, injection and transfer timing, venting and flash control
Lead process trials, Run@Rate and capability studies, and launch readiness reviews
Own process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions and reaction plans
Solve curing, dimensional, durability, short-shot and flash problems with structured methods
Work across product engineering, quality, tooling, maintenance, production, suppliers and customers
Train operators and technicians on process controls and spotting defects
What you bring
Bachelor's in mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, materials, polymer or industrial engineering
5+ years in manufacturing; rubber molding or vulcanization in automotive strongly preferred
Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans and SPC
A track record launching new processes, molds, tooling or production equipment
Able to turn process data into clear, controlled technical standards
Nice to have: Injection and transfer molding experience.
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Interim leadership, direct hire, consulting
The Mural Group provides on-demand senior talent and consulting services to mid-market, private equity–backed portfolio companies. It offers three pillars: interim and fractional leadership (such as CFO or Controller), direct hire and executive search for permanent senior roles, and project-based consulting for initiatives like system implementations, financial reporting improvements, and merger integration. It matches experienced professionals to client assignments on a flexible, as-needed basis so clients can address leadership gaps without full-time commitments. With founders and partners from Big Four accounting and executive search, the firm focuses on the private equity ecosystem and aims to support portfolio companies through growth, transformation, and transaction work like due diligence, integration, and carve-outs.
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