Job DescriptionSummary:Responsible for utilizing professionally accepted engineering principles and techniques to engineer and oversee all aspects of ceramic material manufacturing, process/product implementation and quality control. Also responsible for understanding and managing internal materials related customer requirements.Roles & Responsibilities
Independently applies accepted engineering principles, efficiently completes assigned tasks and confers with supervisor on complex matters, specific assignment objectives, points of emphasis or possible solutions as-needed in the production of ceramic related materials
Utilizes a strong understanding of manufacturing techniques and associated equipment design and experience to develop new processes or formula changes/modifications to meet new customer requirements
Determines supplier and material specifications, documents/implements alternative suppliers as appropriate
Assists internal customers with external customer requirements and problems
Develops and maintains complete and accurate written records and process documentation for new products, processes and improvements to existing product and/or processes
Provides cost and manufacturing information to management
Focuses on increasing process efficiency by actively participating in continuous improvement activities through research, benchmarking and identification of improved methods or tools, and customer interaction
Prepares mill cards and releases materials to internal customers. Makes substitutions within AMP process of record and makes decisions on how to handle deviated materials
Assists in developing, implementing, and improving production/processing methods and controls to cost-effectively meet expected outcomes. Verifies outcomes and/or courses of action with appropriate personnel prior to taking action
Directs and provides equipment, software and process training/cross-training
Oversees manufacturing processes and effectively utilizes SPC tools (i.e. control charts, DOE’s, etc.) to maintain and improve product and process quality
Works closely with internal customers to provide technical support and timely initial response on issues. Follows through and oversees effective and timely CAR responses and completions
Participates in and/or performs process and product audits and assists with supplier audits from a technical perspective
Performs and coaches process control and engineering functions
Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned
May work any and all shifts/days as required
EducationJob Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Materials or other related field and minimum 6 years’ related materials engineering experience
Has a working understanding of materials and characteristics, including material formulations, finished material processing, and material quantification and characterization
Exhibits strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.CTKJob$
