Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineering – Rubber Processing & Equipment
HybridSzeged, Csongrád, Hungary
Job Summary
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment for rubber-based products, with a dedicated focus on automation-driven hose and belt manufacturing. Drive process and equipment development for core rubber technologies including mixing, extrusion, calendaring, assembly, confection, and curing. Lead or support equipment development for fluid handling systems or conveying solutions, translating product and regulatory requirements into robust machine and automation concepts. Define equipment specifications, support supplier selection, and manage Factory and Site Acceptance Tests. Act as a technical problem solver for complex ramp-up issues and evaluate capital investments through ROI analyses. Improve manufacturing cost performance through structured technical initiatives addressing machine and labor-related costs. Support global plant launches, technology transfer, and standardization to enhance competitiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a comparable discipline
- Long-term experience in manufacturing engineering, process, and/or equipment development, preferably within rubber or elastomer processing
- Proven expertise in one or more rubber manufacturing domains, such as: Mixing and compounding, Fluid handling systems (hoses), Conveying solutions (belts)
- Solid understanding of industrial machinery, tooling, and production equipment used in rubber processing
- Experience in developing, reviewing, and approving machine and line specifications for equipment procurement
- Proven capability in CAPEX evaluation, including ROI calculations, savings assessments, and economic justification of machine investments
- Experience with automation and electrical automation systems, with depth depending on individual specialization
- Ability to work across disciplines, effectively combining mechanical, process, and automation perspectives
- Strong analytical and structured problem‐solving skills in complex manufacturing and industrialization environments
- High level of ownership, technical leadership, and ability to operate independently at senior level
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to travel to production facilities worldwide (40-50%)
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