Process Engineer

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra–high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries. As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality.

By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.

The Process Engineer will report directly to an Operations Manager at the Willoughby Quartz Plant. This position has responsibility in the manufacturing process of High Purity Quartz products used in the Semiconductor industry. The position requires technical excellence and the ability to work with a team of engineers and production workers to produce quality quartz products in a safe and cost-effective environment.

Objectives are to lead the successful execution of improved overall safety of the work environment, yield, productivity, and reduced production variances. The position will work closely with continuous improvement and transformational activities supporting visual workplace, problem solving skills development, defect/waste reduction and enhanced workforce engagement. Position will also partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes supporting exceptional customer experience.

• Provide onsite leadership and engineering excellence while driving continuous improvement in areas of safety, product quality, product delivery, and product cost.
• Engage workforce to eliminate at‑risk conditions and behaviors in the site to continuously improve the team’s environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Establish, update, and maintain production procedures, maintenance procedures, process/product control, and test data.
• Assist in the development of new products and processes.
• Interact with vendors for project implementation and proposals.
• Lead and assist in the development and sustainability of 5S.
• Facilitate problem solving (root cause analysis) with corrective action through collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and other support organizations.
• Collect and analyze process and production data to identify trends and ensure process stability.
• Ensure quality through analysis of incoming raw materials, process reliability, in‑process testing, and final product certification.
• Partner with the organization to drive business success through process and equipment reliability and teamwork.
• Drive cost reduction (VCP) through process improvements.
• Development of trial plans and monitoring/execution of trial.
• Address customer complaints through solid root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Develop key internal stakeholder relationships with all business disciplines: including Technology, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and IT Teams.

• 2‑4 years’ experience as a Process Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, or Ceramics Engineering.
• Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude.
• Decisive and hands‑on energetic self‑starter with strong leadership skills that can deliver on their commitments.
• Strong analytical and technical expertise coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to all levels.
• Computer literacy – Proficient in Microsoft Office, web‑based applications (SharePoint).
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.

• 2 years’ experience as Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated Capital Project Management Skills including engagement and management of internal and external resources.
• Prior experience mentoring and coaching others with…