Ceramics Engineering Manager

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State College, PAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101351

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a
** 3-day weekend**. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on
** day 1
** of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!
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* Summary:

** The Ceramics Engineering Manager will play a critical role in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced ceramic materials and components used in commercial and aerospace & defense electronics applications. This position leads new product introduction, process development and control, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality, reliability, and regulatory standards. As a technical subject matter expert, the Ceramics Engineering Manager will drive material innovation, optimize production processes, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations teams to deliver best-in-class electronic components to customers worldwide.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Provides direction and manages the design, development and support of electrical ceramic devices by planning, organizing and controlling engineering projects and activities.
* Lead the design, formulation, and processing of ceramic materials and associated metal systems for high-reliability electronic components.
* Lead development and optimization of ceramic manufacturing processes and equipment, including powder processing, forming, sintering, coating, and finishing.
* Partners and interfaces with other product design engineering groups to align material properties with electronic component performance requirements.
* Devise, implement and lead value engineering, quality improvement projects as well as application of Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies to improve throughput, process repeatability, yields, quality and reliability.
* Support certification, qualification, and customer audit requirements for aerospace & defense programs.
* Author and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, process instructions, and validation reports.
* Leads collaboration cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
* Monitors product to established quality levels and adjusts designs and processes to meet or exceed STDs of timely completion, manufacturability, cost targets and technical performance.
* Evaluate and recommend new material, design, process technologies and equipment.
* Evaluate and approve raw material suppliers, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
* Provide technical support during customer reviews, regulatory audits, and program milestones.
* Staff, supervise, mentor, develop engineering personnel and technicians in ceramic design and process best practices with feedback and coaching.
* Stay current with advancements in ceramic materials and electronic component technology.
** Required Qualifications & Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field (Master’s desired).
* 5+ years of experience in ceramics engineering, with a focus on electronic components, aerospace, or defense applications.
* Strong background in ceramic chemistry, powder processing, and high-temperature sintering.
* Experience with RCCA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Familiarity with aerospace & defense quality systems, standards, and certification requirements (e.g., AS9100, MIL-SPEC).
* Proven track record of process development, scale-up, and qualification in a manufacturing environment.
** Skills & Competencies**
* ** Technical Expertise:
** Deep knowledge of ceramic materials science, electronic component design, and advanced manufacturing processes.
* ** Analytical

Skills:

** Proficient in root cause analysis, statistical process control, and data-driven decision-making.
* ** Adaptability:
** Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
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