Sr. Ceramic Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead tasks, projects and all processes for plate ceramic plate fabrication in support of manufacturing (batching, casting, green plate fab, bake out, firing and finishing.
• Focus will be on driving yields improvements and process efficiency
• Instill proper data collection and statistical process control
• Through expertise and the above, guide improvements to production processes
• Mentor and guide other process engineers in this group
• High level of collaboration with Ceramics and Process Transfer Teams, and with Front End Operations Supervisor, directed towards process improvements
• Significant collaborative engagement with engineers in back end processing (such as metallization) to help ensure that process improvements are fully vetted through final product.
• Provide and execute qualification plans for process improvements
• Provide and execute qualification plans for new equipment
• Update operators (and technicians) on procedure changes, production and quality issues
• Direct, train, and transfer skills/knowledge to operator, engineers and engineering technicians
• Investigate new suppliers, technologies for improving production, quality, end cost and throughput.
• Evaluate impact of Preventative Maintenance on yield/quality and co-ordinate execution of P.M. schedules; evaluate all maintenance and its possible indicators of problems.
• Assist Purchasing, Maintenance, and Operations to determine proper purchase/supply of spare parts, maintenance equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
• Update procedures based on changes in manufacturing or engineering improvements as well as environmental issues (ISO9001, ISO14001).
• Execute FMEA, SPC, MSA processes
• Conduct problem troubleshooting (fishbone analysis etc).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BS or MS degree in engineering with an emphasis in materials science, ceramic, or process engineering
• 5 years successful ceramic process engineering experience with a high performing passive components company (including direct experience with ceramic processes noted above).
• Serve as a key subject matter expert in ceramic processing for the KCC site
• Strong data management skills (data management, interpretation and SPC evaluations to guide improvements
• Self-directed, highly professional and collaborative
• Direct engagement with process transfer group
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and propensity for accuracy of work product
• Accountability to the timelines of task completion
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced workplace
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience in total quality, six sigma or other similar environments preferred.

The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 annually

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