Global Process Engineer Sr - Thermal Processing

* Responsible for problem solving activities of complex issues that involve firing processes and associated equipment.
* Key interface with manufacturers that supply thermal processing equipment to the company from specification setting through implementation and commissioning.
* Utilize experience and a strong understanding of ceramic manufacturing techniques and equipment to improve current or develop new manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements.
* Act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on projects.
* Lead cross functional teams to execute complex projects that have a substantial impact on business operations, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
* Track project status and results, providing reports to stakeholders.
* Remove and elevate project barriers, as well as develops and implements recovery plans for off schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
* In conjunction with Facility Engineering, identify process improvement opportunities, builds business cases, and launches project teams using good project management to oversee team activities.
* Identify critical integration issues with other projects/processes and coordinates the improvements with the appropriate project/process owners to accomplish the project goals.
* Understand statistical analysis tools/methodology, project management, Lean Six Sigma, quality and basic financial principles and apply them to analyze the planned activities.
* Is pro-active, analytical, process driven, with a strong focus on understanding and exceeding the expectations of the customer.
* Perform tasks utilizing knowledge of other functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e. Research and Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations.
* Customer interface as required to support Commercial.
* Works with managers to align work to corporate objectives.
* A minimum of seven years of Engineering experience applying engineering skills/methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
* Minimum of three years’ experience in thermal processing of materials
* A minimum of two years of experience leading successful improvement projects.
* Experience in high temperature firing of ceramics.
* Experience with vacuum furnaces highly desired.
* Experience performing mass and heat balance calculations.
* Knowledge of refractory materials and insulation systems.
* Knowledge of ceramic material properties and methods of material analysis.
* Experience commissioning equipment for large capital projects.
* Prior training in Lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and traditional manufacturing practices.
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
* Project Management certification a plus
* Performs detail-oriented tasks utilizing very strong analytical skills
* Team player with good leadership skills, effective communication with all levels to maintain relationships and cooperation in pursuing the Business unit’s goals in the completion of assigned projects
* Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

- LOCATION:

This role is on site and requires the candidate to be based in one of the following manufacturing facilities;
Golden,
** Colorado
* * Worcester,
** Massachusetts**, or Hillsboro,
** Oregon**.Making the world measurably better...one person at a time.

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