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Wencor Group lists this Elastomer Manager Sr. Engineer opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Leader Tech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI shielding products for circuit boards, electronic enclosures, interconnect cables and Thermal solutions founded in 1984. The Company serves a diverse commercial and military customer base from its Global EMI Shielding Technology Center located in Tampa, Florida. Every detail of the company’s one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is tailor-engineered to streamline and improve customer service, engineering and manufacturing processes.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Conductive Elastomer Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production for conductive elastomer components used in EMI/RFI shielding applications. This role ensures efficient operations, high product quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage daily manufacturing operations including mixing, molding, extrusion, and testing of conductive elastomers.
Oversee production scheduling to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
Ensure optimal utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
Monitor KPIs (yield, scrap, OEE, throughput) and implement corrective actions.
Provide employee coaching and development.
Maintain and improve processes involving:
Silicone, fluorosilicate, and other elastomer components
Partner with engineering on process development, scale-up, and validation.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to extrusion, molding, adhesion, and conductivity performance.
Ensure compliance with quality standards:
ISO 9001 / AS9100
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Maintain documentation for work instructions, process parameters, and traceability.
Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operators.
Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Conduct performance reviews and training programs.
Implement Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma initiatives.
Reduce waste, scrap, and cycle times.
Lead process optimization efforts.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
Promote safe handling of chemicals, fillers, and curing agents.
Maintain a clean and organized production environment (5S).
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to follow Directions
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Customer Service
Deductive Reasoning
Engineering and Technology
Interpersonal Skills to interact with all Team Members
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Management of Personnel Resources
Time Management
Verbal and Written Communication skills
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience desired in a manufacturing environment with management experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by management.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the Quality Management System, quality procedures, requirements, work instructions, and other required documentation must be followed. Team members are responsible for being aware of the company’s quality policy and quality objectives to support the continuous improvement projects and contribute to the overall mission of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works primarily in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, odors, oil, and fumes with moderate noise. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, and reaching
PPE required may include safety glasses and gloves in designated areas of the facility.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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