Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Ceramic Mixing Process Owner

Energy Consulting group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the ceramic mixing process. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for engineering development, process optimization, and quality improvements in manufacturing. Your expertise will drive operational excellence by leading experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This dynamic position offers the chance to make a significant impact on product yield and process efficiency within a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to lead improvements, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control ceramic slurry mixing and cleaning processes.
• Lead engineering experiments to optimize process setup for yield improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Process Engineering

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma / GED with Process Engineering Experience

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer role is within Dayton Cores and Castings NPI engineering team. As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Ceramic Mixing Process Owner, you will be responsible for process engineering and development of ceramic slurry mixing and cleaning. You will lead engineering experiments/analysis, parameter/tolerance establishment, process setup, and standard documentation to drive improved process control, and ultimately final product yield improvement. You will collaborate very closely with Process and Product Owners within the Dayton Cores and Castings, Materials engineering teams, as well as business leaders to drive operational and quality improvements.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Daily monitoring and control of slurry mixing and cleaning processes through material testing planning/analysis and process set-up verification strategies.
• Utilize process data and SPC control to visualize process health and trends so that potential problems may be addressed proactively.
• Develop system (standard processes and lead-times) to ensure that ceramic slurry material is approved prior to point of use in facing manufacturing process.
• Lead engineering experiments (DOE) to evaluate influence and interactions of process variables/parameters to optimize process set-up for yield improvement of final product.
• Lead development of Process Control Plan in area of responsibility – ensuring clearly understood relationships between process inputs, process outputs, and product characteristics.
• Ceramic raw material inventory management, including development of standard lead-times/inventories, visual management using Lean tools, and order communication with vendors.
• Clearly document process standards into Manufacturing Operation Sheets, including parameters/tolerances, work steps, and key points for quality.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to identify root causes to yield challenges and support improvements with expertise in your responsible area.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of process engineering experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of product, process, and/or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/ Technology, or Aerospace Engineering/ Technology from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5 years product/process/quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process development as a Process Owner.
• Expertise in engineering ceramic materials, including raw materials, ceramic properties, formulation development and control, and testing methods.
• Experience using statistical tools/concepts to analyze data (e.g. Minitab, Cpk, VBA, ANOVA, Excel) to lead data-driven problem solving and true root cause identification.
• Experience independently planning, executing, and analyzing engineering design of experiments.
• Experience partnering with small teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholder teams to achieve consensus on direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with a cross-functional team – including being flexible, adapting to change, welcoming other perspectives, and inspiring others to accomplish goals.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.