Senior Process Engineer, Ceramic Powder

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies deliver 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.

Senior Process Engineer, Ceramic Powders

In this position you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence at our Strongsville Plant, reporting directly to the Operations Manager for Ceramic Powders and Shapes. This innovative and technically skilled individual is responsible for optimizing and overseeing the manufacturing processes for high-purity powders that serve diverse, cutting-edge industries. The role requires partnering with cross-functional teams-including production, maintenance, quality, finance, technology, commercial, EHS, and supply chain-to ensure the delivery of superior products in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, engineering expertise, and excellent communication in support of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Organizational Development initiatives.

• Daily support on the shop floor and troubleshooting any equipment issues in collaboration with team leaders and maintenance technicians.

• Ensure the sustainability of stable operations and assist in fostering a Continuous Improvement culture through leadership, training and collaboration with internal and external resources.

• Lead identification, mitigation, and elimination of safety exposures.

• Ensure EHS compliance with process and equipment and identify improvement opportunities.

• Establish, update, and maintain production procedures, process control data, and quality test data. Audit plant activities to ensure compliance.

• Collect and analyze process and production data to identify trends and ensure process stability & process reliability through statistical analysis. Ensure product quality through analysis of incoming raw materials, in-process testing, and final product certification.

• Drive continuous improvement in areas of safety, product quality, product delivery, and product cost through the analysis of plant data and collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel.

• Facilitate problem solving (root cause analysis) and lead the corrective actions through collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and other support teams.

• Drive resolution of customer claims in a timely manner and reduce repeat claims to improve the total customer experience.

• Reduce product lead time via the implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts on the production line.

• Interact with vendors as needed for routine process upgrades.

• Assist Technology team in the development of new products and processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering - Chemical, Ceramic or Material Science

• 5 years of experience in Process Engineering in a manufacturing environment

• Exhibits a sense of urgency that translates to the floor

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues with cross functional teams

• Strong analytical expertise coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to all levels

• Root Cause Analysis

• Statistical Analysis and Interpretation

• Demonstrated team contribution and leadership skills

• A track record of leading Continuous Improvement efforts with demonstrated sustained outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a full-time Process Engineering role in a high temperature chemical process

• Demonstrated mechanical engineering aptitude

• Prior experience mentoring and coaching others with demonstrated change management skills

• Energetic self-starter with strong leadership skills

• Deliver on commitments: proven track record of sustainable performance

• Proficient in: Minitab software; Allen Bradley Factory Talk

• Project Management and Leadership.

• Green belt or Black Belt certification; Statistical Design of Experiments experience

Key Metrics:

• OEE

• Scrap reduction and yield improvement

Key Relationships

• Plant Leadership Team

• Shop Floor Employees

• Maintenance team

• Supply chain/Planning team

• Sector Continuous Improvement Leader

• Site EH&S Leader

• Functional Leaders including Technology, Finance and Commercial Organization

Our Senior Process Engineer will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• 401(k) plan with Company Match

• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors. APPLY NOW

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