Materials Engineer II

Materials Engineer II

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We’re committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Location:

Little Rock, AR

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000

• Collaborate with operations team to maintain and/or improve material properties and performance by leveraging data from raw materials, in-process testing and finished material characterization.
• Develop and maintain complete and accurate written records and process documentation for new and existing products, processes and improvements to existing product and/or processes and serves as a resource for operations and engineering.
• Drive process efficiency improvement by actively participating in, or leading continuous improvement activities through research, benchmarking and identification of improved methods or tools.
• Accountable for ensuring desired outcomes are achieved and robust controls are in place.
• Independently apply accepted material engineering principles to effectively make critical, data-driven decisions to ensure timeliness and quality of ceramic material processing.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and effectively utilize SPC tools (e.g. control charts, DOE’s, etc.) to maintain and improve product and process quality.
• Identify root causes, implement effective solutions, improve processes, mentor others in data-driven strategies, and foster innovation through critical thinking and self-reflection.
• Determine supplier and material specifications, document/implement alternative suppliers as appropriate.
• Responsible for releasing all raw and finished goods and serve as a resource for handling deviations.
• Develop/qualify new formulations and raw materials to meet customer (internal/external) requirements and material performance.
• Actively engage with raw material suppliers to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Assist internal customers with end customer requirements and material issues.
• Convey key messages to others across the organization strategically and impactfully while remaining attuned to emotions and responding to feedback.
• Shape business strategy through advanced analytics, automation, customized reporting/dashboards, and data-driven decision-making while mentoring others and effectively communicating insights to leadership.
• Project management – lead projects through all phases, from initiation to closing, by defining scope, planning resources, managing teams, ensuring effective communication, and documenting progress and results.
• Collaborate with other technical resources including R&D.
• Perform and coach process control and engineering functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Materials or other related field.
• 4+ years of related materials engineering experience working with advanced materials such as carbides, non-oxides, ceramics, and polymers in a manufacturing environment (preferred).

• Deep knowledge of general ceramic processing, including particle size reduction, slurry rheology, spray drying, forming methods, sintering and microstructural analysis.
• Advanced knowledge and application of material characterization and analytic test methods, including particle size/surface area analysis, comminution, powder properties, compaction-shrinkage behavior, chemistry, microstructural evolution and failure analysis.
• Ability to interpret/analyze test results to improve methodology and performance of ceramic product.
• In-depth knowledge of data collection systems and ability to improve analysis methods and traceability from raw material to finished parts.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment (preferred).
• Ability to engage others in change compellingly; proactively manage conflict across different workplace styles, shows genuine interest in others’ perspectives, and creates opportunities to connect with others.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

Coors Tek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job-related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!