North West Rubber
Recycled rubber flooring and matting producer
Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Occasional travel between company manufacturing facilities is required.
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience is preferred.
- Strong hands-on industrial equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial heating and cooling systems, including repair, optimization, and design.
- Experience with bulk material handling and/or pneumatic conveying systems.
- Proven experience with equipment modifications and capital projects, including budget management and business case preparation.
- Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers, controls, and industrial automation is preferred.
- Strong root-cause analysis and project-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and plant leadership.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to travel occasionally between company manufacturing facilities.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and permanently resolve chronic equipment and process issues.
- Design and implement improvements to existing manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Evaluate and optimize process heating and cooling systems, including steam and water systems.
- Improve bulk material handling and conveying systems, including pneumatic conveying, blowers, and feeding equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing parameters to improve process consistency, cycle time, quality, and throughput.
- Lead structured root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Lead capital projects from concept and justification through design, installation, and commissioning.
- Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring failures.
- Support improvements involving programmable logic controllers, controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation.
- Develop or review equipment drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Ensure equipment modifications and new installations meet applicable engineering and safety requirements.
- Identify opportunities to standardize successful improvements across manufacturing locations.
- Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers, controls, and industrial automation.
- Computer-aided design experience such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience.
About the company
North West Rubber specializes in turning scrap tire rubber into durable, eco-friendly products for flooring and matting across sports, agriculture, automotive, home, and industrial markets in North America. Its process recycles over a billion pounds of rubber since 1968, using a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and produces high-quality, slip-resistant solutions. The company sells these rubber products to individuals and large industrial clients, distinguishing itself through a strong commitment to sustainability and circular manufacturing, evidenced by its ongoing environmental initiatives and membership in the Recycle Council of British Columbia. Its goal is to provide reliable, long-lasting rubber flooring and mats while protecting the environment by keeping waste rubber out of landfills.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Abbotsford, Canada
Founded
1968
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The website updated August 25, 2026, signaling active branding and commercial posture.
- November 2025 donations of 10,832 square feet reinforced sustainability positioning with local customers.
- North West Rubber still markets recycled, sound-absorbing, traction-heavy products across many end markets.
What critics are saying
- Ontario fined North West Rubber $105,000 on June 10, 2026 for water discharge violations.
- Environmental regulators now have a documented pathway to escalate against Brantford operations.
- Commodity-like matting faces price pressure from larger flooring and rubber competitors.
What makes North West Rubber unique
- Closed-loop recycled-rubber manufacturing turns scrap tires into flooring and mats.
- Manufacturing spans Abbotsford, Brantford, Texas, and China, serving North America globally.
- Product breadth covers agriculture, automotive, playgrounds, traffic safety, marine, solar, and industrial markets.
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Health Insurance
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