Lead Thin-Film Process Engineer (PVD/CVD)

Energy Jobline ZR; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Bonus plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ionbond seeks a Process Engineer for its Greensboro, NC coating center to lead development and improvement of PVD coating processes. You will work with Plant Management to scale programs, and apply Lean and quality systems to achieve optimal yields and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 3+ years in vacuum coating, hands-on PVD experience, and travel up to 10% internationally and within the U.S. Ionbond offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years in vacuum coating with focus on thin films.
• Hands-on knowledge of PVD coatings and coating systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving using 8D, Fishbone and Five Whys.

Responsibilities

• Be a key technical resource for the plant in developing, planning, mentoring, and coaching in PVD coating operations.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to optimize volume, quality yields, and flow.
• Assist Plant Management with application development and scale-up of major programs.
• Use statistical techniques to improve process capability and perform root-cause analysis.
• Recommend equipment and process modifications for continuous improvement.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality systems and train staff.
• Apply Lean principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

APQP

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Control Plans

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Materials Science / Metallurgy / Plasma Physics

Tools

PVD coatings

Coating systems

AutoCAD

ERP software

Job description

Ionbond seeks a Process Engineer for its Greensboro, NC coating center to lead development and improvement of PVD coating processes. You will work with Plant Management to scale programs, and apply Lean and quality systems to achieve optimal yields and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 3+ years in vacuum coating, hands-on PVD experience, and travel up to 10% internationally and within the U.S. Ionbond offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.