Sr Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvements across manufacturing—think efficiency, quality, and cost
• Design and implement manufacturing processes for ceramics and composite materials
• Take projects from idea through to full implementation (and make sure they actually work in the real world)
• Develop documentation—BOMs, drawings, work instructions, control plans
• Troubleshoot production issues using structured problem-solving methods (FMEA, root cause analysis, etc.)
• Support new product launches and scale-up from prototype to production
• Run PFMEAs and drive continuous improvement initiatives (scrap reduction, yield, uptime)
• Mentor junior engineers and support team capability building
• Contribute to capital equipment planning and justification

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or similar
• Around 7–10 years’ experience in manufacturing/process engineering
• Hands-on experience with mixing, molding, and high-temperature processes (ovens, presses, etc.)
• Background working with ceramic materials
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement methods (Kaizen, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills—you’re comfortable digging into issues and seeing them through
• Ability to create clear, usable documentation (not just tick boxes)
• Congfident communicator—you can work across teams and levels without making it complicated