Senior Manufacturing Consultant, Ceramic Membranes and Coating - FTC

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Consultant with deep experience in ceramic manufacturing and coating technologies to support the development and scale-up of advanced water membrane production. This role will play a critical part in defining the manufacturing strategy, assessing scalability, and ensuring technical and commercial feasibility. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on industrial experience with strategic thinking and will work closely with internal teams and external partners to bring manufacturing capabilities to production scale.

This is a 12-month contract position.

• Develop and assess the overall manufacturing strategy for ceramic‑based water membranes, identifying the most viable techno‑economic scale‑up pathway
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, including ceramic scaffolds and coating applications on ceramic substrates
• Assess manufacturability, scalability, and industrial feasibility (cost, quality, and operational complexity)
• Analyze and compare manufacturing models (in‑house, outsourced, and hybrid approaches)
• Evaluate supply chain robustness and supply security risks
• Define quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., NSF certifications)
• Lead technical discussions with external partners, including manufacturers and technology providers
• Identify and engage potential equipment suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Provide structured recommendations balancing technical, operational, and commercial considerations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in ceramics, membranes and coating of membranes
• Proven experience scaling manufacturing processes from pilot to industrial production
• Strong knowledge of ceramic processing and coating technologies
• Experience setting up or optimizing manufacturing lines
• Familiarity with quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements in industrial production

• Advanced degree (PhD or MBA) in a relevant field
• Experience in water treatment, filtration, or membrane technologies
• Strong network of manufacturing partners, coating technology providers, and equipment suppliers
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or external production partners
• Knowledge of advanced coating techniques

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.