Ceramic Process Engineer

The Ceramic Process Engineer reports directly to the Product Engineering Manager and supports the ceramic, piezo and RF business.

• ◆Leads and directs the monitoring and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes to maintain product yields and quality. Develop factory SPC and Lean initiatives. Utilization of an array of continuous improvement tools (DOE, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Green Belt) and general statistical analysis methods will be required. Train others on the proper use of these techniques both in the form or oral communication and documentation.
• ◆Recommends and implements lean processes and products that improve manufacturing capabilities, efficiencies, yields and quality. A resource for the design, optimization, launch, and manufacturing of product or process issues to further optimize products for manufacturability, cycle time, cost reductions, and transfer off shore. Represent production in design reviews and FSA (final ship acceptance).
• ◆Provides technical leadership to technicians, lower level engineers, and operators.
• ◆Reports and interfaces process and project status and progress to management in oral and written communications. Also, interfaces with suppliers, and customers.
• ◆Provide diagnostic, recommendations for maintaining, upgrade existing equipment or acquisition of new equipment. Work with other department (Facility, quality, operation) for installation and release to production.
• ◆Work closely with new product introduction team to efficiently and cost effectively introduce new products into manufacturing.
• ◆leadership for their area of responsibility.
• ◆Works independently and periodically reports status to engineering management and plant manufacturing management.

• ◆Responsible for maintaining and improving ceramic manufacturing processes with emphasis on PZT ceramic formulation, batching, spray dry, pressing, and sintering.
• ◆Uses their technical knowledge and ingenuity to resolve complex problems and provides technical leadership for their area of responsibility.
• ◆Works independently and periodically reports status to engineering management and plant manufacturing management.

• ✓3+ years of experience in ceramic processing equipment in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Experience with large ceramic processing equipment (batching, pressing, firing) is a plus.
• ✓Ceramic analytical equipment (SEM, XRD, Dilatometer, TGA) is a plus.
• ✓Ability to analyze and identify problems, develop appropriate solutions and implement with available resources to complete complex assignments.
• ✓Ability to proactively develop new ideas/methodologies for continuous improvement.
• ✓Ability to interact with other professional staff throughout the organization.
• ✓Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to recognize patterns and make decisions based on data.

• ✓Minimum BS in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science.
• ✓Prior experience in ceramic processing preferred.
• ✓Expectation is working with Lead Oxide and would require wearing a respirator.

• ✓Ability to move, handle and lift up to 25 lbs.
• ✓Extended periods of standing combined with sitting and walking.
• ✓Must be able to go up and down steps.
• ✓Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• ✓Exposure to moderate noise levels and use of chemicals.