Lead Thin-Film Coating Engineer: Process & Quality

AM Global

Leicester Forest East

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

AM Global is seeking a highly skilled Thin Film Coating Engineer to oversee development, scaling and production of advanced thin film coatings. You will design coating stacks, optimize deposition equipment and troubleshoot process variation to meet specifications, collaborating with R&D and manufacturing to transition designs from concept to high-volume production.

You will lead quality assurance, process control and continuous improvement efforts, applying Lean/Kaizen to reduce defects, improve

Qualifications

Experience designing coating stacks and optimizing deposition processes.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
Experience with DOE and process capability (Cpk≥1.33).
Experience in high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design coating stacks and simulate thin film performance using specialized software.
Develop deposition recipes for PVD/CVD to achieve target thickness and properties.
Lead quality assurance and process control initiatives across production lines.
Scale pilot processes to high-volume manufacturing with stable processes.
Lead quality audits and CAPA activities to maintain standards.