Elastomer Manager Sr. Engineer

Role details

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.

• 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 • Adaptability • Attention to Detail • Cooperation • Customer Service • Deductive Reasoning • Dependability • Engineering and Technology • Interpersonal Skills to interact with all Team Members • Mechanical • Problem Sensitivity • Production and Processing • Management of Personnel Resources • Time Management • Verbal and Written Communication skills