Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of ceramic materials for specific applications.
• Conduct material testing, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical analyses, to evaluate properties and performance.
• Support the improvement of manufacturing processes for ceramic materials, including forming, sintering, and machining.
• Research and innovate, contributing ideas for new material solutions and applications.
• Collect and analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and document findings to support product development and project goals.
• Participate in quality control and assurance activities to ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineers, scientists, and technicians to achieve project objectives and troubleshoot issues.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in engineering discipline (ceramic, materials, or chemical preferred).
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering or equivalent.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of ceramic materials, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, TGA, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD software and modeling tools is desirable but not required.
• Experience using problem solving methods such as KT, MEE and Six-Sigma.

Desired Skills

• Strong ceramic processing and raw materials comprehension (selection, beneficiation, characterization, and impact on process characteristics).
• Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing.
• Knowledge with statistical process control and Design of Experiments methods.
• Technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing.