Coatings Process Engineer: PVD R&D & Lean

Ionbond - IHI Group; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with company match

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™ in the Chicago area seeks a Process Engineer to drive development of the Ionbond™ coatings and services. You will work with the Plant Manager and local team to improve production of surface engineered solutions, focusing on PVD processes and quality systems.

The role requires hands‑on experience in vacuum coating, strong problem solving, and travel within the U.S. and internationally. Join a multinational team at the West Chicago Coating Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy, or Plasma Physics.
• At least three years in vacuum coating, with hands‑on experience in PVD coatings.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality standards.
• Strong problem solving using 8D, Fishbone, and Five Why's.
• Experience with APQP for process development, including PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Proficiency in mechanical design and AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, mentor, and coach production of PVD coatings.
• Identify and implement improvements to optimize volume, quality yields, and flow.
• Assist Plant Management in application development and scale‑up of programs.
• Use statistical techniques to improve process capability and investigate root causes.
• Recommend and implement equipment or process modifications for continuous improvement.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2016 Quality Management System and train plant personnel.
• Apply Lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

APQP

Lean Manufacturing

ISO 9001

PVD Coating

Thin Film Coating

Vacuum Coating

Materials Science

Manufacturing

Chemical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Materials Science/Metallurgy

Plasma Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP Software

Job description

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™ in the Chicago area seeks a Process Engineer to drive development of the Ionbond™ coatings and services. You will work with the Plant Manager and local team to improve production of surface engineered solutions, focusing on PVD processes and quality systems.

The role requires hands‑on experience in vacuum coating, strong problem solving, and travel within the U.S. and internationally. Join a multinational team at the West Chicago Coating Center.