Ceramics Engineer

SCN - Search Consulting Network; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing

Collaborative, hands-on environment

Job summary

A global leader in advanced materials manufacturing is seeking a Ceramic Engineer to work on-site in Conway, SC. This full-time role involves supporting manufacturing processes, optimizing ceramic components, and implementing changes to enhance quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing and a Bachelor’s in Materials Science or a related field. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact production processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a commercial production or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Hands on experience with high temperature ceramics.

Responsibilities

• Improve the performance of refractory ceramic components used in melt and casting processes.
• Lead optimization trials using statistical methods.
• Support seamless implementation of new operating conditions and procedures.

Skills

5+ years of experience in a commercial production or industrial manufacturing environment

Hands on experience with high temperature ceramics

Strong understanding of ceramic alloy interactions in high temperature environments

Detail oriented and self-motivated

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My name is Kara Mendelson, a Recruiter with SCN (www.SCNteam.com).

We are helping a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon identify a Ceramic Engineer to work on-site in Conway, SC. This person will support and advance their proprietary high speed melt and casting manufacturing processes.

Position Highlight

• Full time Direct Hire role
• Title: Ceramic Engineer
• On call role with 24/7 availability expectations
• Highly visible subject matter expert position supporting manufacturing operations
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial production or industrial manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Hands on experience working with high temperature ceramics (not metallurgical or additive manufacturing focused)
• Experience using ceramic components in metal production, preferably metals manufacturing, mining, or refineries
• Strong understanding of ceramic alloy interactions in high temperature environments
• Experience writing and following operating procedures in highly regulated, ISO driven environments
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and technical computer based systems
• Ability to research processes and procedures independently as needed
• Detail oriented, self motivated, and effective in cross functional team environments

Responsibilities of the Position

• Improve the performance of refractory ceramic components used in melt and casting processes
• Identify key drivers of melt/casting quality and implement refractory improvements
• Analyze process variability and eliminate special cause variation
• Lead optimization trials using statistical methods and key variable analysis
• Perform data driven analysis to improve product quality and process efficiency
• Research, propose, and implement changes to manufacturing processes and procedures
• Assist production engineers with day to day troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support seamless implementation of new operating conditions and procedures
• Partner closely with operations and production teams to drive safety, quality, and productivity

Key Success Factors

• Actively support manufacturing operations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for refractory and ceramic components

What Is Being Offered

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing
• High impact engineering role influencing core production processes
• Collaborative, hands on manufacturing environment

If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position [e-mail]