Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Provide process engineering support to drive development, optimize processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance production efficiency, with a focus on achieving fundamental understanding.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Drive projects to achieve manufacturing performance goals for both new and existing processes.
• Identify process limitations based on current equipment and capabilities and recommend solutions to overcome them.
• Lead initiatives to gain a deeper understanding of key processes, enabling continuous improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction.
• Provide strategic guidance to management on prioritizing projects for maximum impact.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes, develop solutions, and implement improvements to address process challenges and enhance overall performance.
• Manage and support critical engineering and development projects aligned with the plant's long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with division and company resources in technology and engineering to enhance project success.
• Partner with teams on new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic, materials, chemical engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of engineering problem solving tools, such as: DMAIC, error proofing, scientific method, KT.
• Proven experience in process improvement and successful development initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in relevant areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects effectively.
• Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and drawing actionable conclusions from data.
• Results-driven with a high level of commitment to achieving goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in delivering clear and impactful presentations.
• US Citizenship required

Desired

Education and Experience:

• Project management skills
• Understanding of hypothesis testing, experiment planning and statistical analysis
• Structured development and problem-solving skills (e.g. Innovation, KT, DMAIC).
• DMAIC Six Sigma methodology
• Ability to work with production and maintenance workers in a unionized setting.
• Able to communicate priorities and influence technical direction to others.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certified

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.