Ceramic Engineer

Our client is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since their company began in the 1970’s, our client pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to our client’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.

Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

• Ensure the safety of self and others by diligently adhering to safe work practices and procedures.
• Primary responsibility will be to improve the performance of the refractory components used in the melt/casting processes.
• Identify fundamental drivers of melt/casting quality and implement refractory improvements as necessary.
• Must have the expertise, vision, drive, and communication skills to develop and implement improved refractory components.
• Assess process variability and eliminate sources of special cause variation in the company’s existing manufacturing practices.
• Utilize statistical methods to lead specific optimization trials through the defining of key variables.
• Perform analysis of process and performance data. Use analytical methods to assess factors that impact product quality and process efficiencies.
• Research and propose changes to existing processes and procedures to drive major improvements in productivity and quality.
• Identify and demonstrate alternate applications of new technologies to high-impact products/processes.
• Assist production engineers in troubleshooting day-to-day production problems.
• Work with production engineers to manage the seamless implementation of new process operating conditions and procedures.
• Develop partnership with operations personnel for effective communication & continuous improvement.

• BS degree in Engineering discipline is needed
• Requires 5 or more years commercial production experience using ceramic components
• Metals manufacturing experience is a plus
• Familiar with high quality steel manufacturing and the use of ceramic components in steel casting processes
• Knowledge in the mechanical and thermal properties of ceramic components as they relate to structural integrity, chemical resistance, and wear characteristics
• Working knowledge of fluid flow analysis techniques
• Fundamental knowledge of analytical tools for mechanical and thermal stress analysis of ceramic components
• Ability to extend knowledge in ceramics to identify opportunities and improve products and processes
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player
• Excellent organizational, planning, & communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks

This position offers a competitive base salary.