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Ceramic Core Engineer Leader (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Seeking Candidates who enjoys travelling because this organization recently went public on the NYSE and is making significant investments in expansion, innovation, and new manufacturing capabilities. They are seeking a highly experienced Ceramic Core Engineering leader to help drive global process development and manufacturing excellence across multiple international operations.

Occasional International Travel to International sites, such as England, Germany, Mexico etc..

*Must be US citizen or Green Card Holder

📍 Oxford, AL / Auburn, AL Area (Relocation Package Available)

Are you a Ceramic Engineer, Materials Engineer, Process Engineer, or Investment Casting professional looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry?

A global aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Ceramic Core Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced ceramic core manufacturing processes that support highly engineered turbine and aerospace components. This is a rare opportunity to help build and scale a greenfield manufacturing operation while working on cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive base salary: $150,000 - $200,000 + 10% Annual Bonus
• Relocation assistance available • Opportunity to support major aerospace OEM programs • Significant growth, capital investment, and expansion initiatives • Lead the development of a new ceramic core manufacturing capability • International travel opportunities to facilities in Europe and Mexico • High visibility position with direct impact on manufacturing strategy and performance • Strong benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k), and PTO

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the technical authority for ceramic materials and core manufacturing processes • Develop and scale a greenfield ceramic core manufacturing operation • Drive process improvements in forming, injection molding, thermal processing, finishing, and strengthening • Improve yield, quality, process control, and manufacturing efficiency • Troubleshoot dimensional and structural defects through root cause analysis • Partner with manufacturing, quality, tooling, and engineering teams globally • Utilize SPC methodologies and data analysis to improve process capability and product quality • Travel internationally to support manufacturing sites and best-practice implementation

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field • 5+ years of engineering experience in ceramics processing, investment casting, foundry operations, injection molding, or advanced materials manufacturing • Experience with process development, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement • Strong understanding of SPC, Minitab, Excel, or similar statistical analysis tools • Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and materials characterization • Familiarity with tooling, dimensional inspection, and GD&T • Passport required or ability to obtain one for international travel • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Ideal Backgrounds

• Ceramic Core Engineering • Aerospace Investment Casting • Turbine Blade & Vane Manufacturing • Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing • Materials Engineering • Foundry Engineering • Process Engineering • Industrial Gas Turbines • Aerospace Manufacturing

This position offers the opportunity to join a growing global organization at an exciting stage of expansion while working on advanced manufacturing technologies that directly support the aerospace industry.

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