Process Engineer II
Materion · Reading, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Materion (metals) in Reading, PA. No operation or task will be conducted unless it can be performed in a safe manner.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Develops & executes continuous improvement plans for the manufacturing process.
- ◆Provides technical process support to the operations and maintenance groups including problem solving & troubleshooting.
- ◆Identifies & implements process controls.
- ◆Maintains product standards and leads continuous improvement process to improve yield & performance.
- ◆Investigates, develops, & implements manufacturing technologies including managing capital projects.
- ◆Develops & maintains Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
- ◆Develops & maintains operator training documentation and assists in the training effort.
- ◆Interacts with customers & suppliers as the key process technical resource.
- ◆Actively participate in plant EHS process.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient business operations.
- ◆Maintains an awareness of safe work practices and prevents conditions that may result in an unsafe situation or harm the environment. No operation or task will be conducted unless it can be performed in a safe manner.
Education / Experience
- ✓BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial or related)
- ✓Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.
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The Process Engineer uses engineering principles and techniques to maintain and improve the plant manufacturing process. The Process Engineer is focused on continuous improvement in process quality and cost.