Lean Process Engineer: Yield & Productivity Innovator

CoorsTek, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Process Engineer to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and staff to understand and increase manufacturing capabilities, yield, and workflow. Emphasis on Lean Six Sigma (Lean, Theory of Constraints, TQM, SPC, TPM, 6S, Kaizen).

The role involves problem solving, technology transfers, mid-size project execution, and cross-location collaboration to improve process efficiency, with strong emphasis on data analysis and safety.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of process engineering experience, ceramics/materials/mechanical preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex process issues using SPS/PCS methods to reduce variation.
• Assist in technology transfers to meet production requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to execute on mid-size projects with documentation.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to deliver yield and process improvements.
• Install and maintain equipment to improve efficiency and utilization.
• Ensure safety and quality adherence in daily operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Quality systems

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Minitab

Access

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

MasterCAM

Job description

CoorsTek, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Process Engineer to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and staff to understand and increase manufacturing capabilities, yield, and workflow. Emphasis on Lean Six Sigma (Lean, Theory of Constraints, TQM, SPC, TPM, 6S, Kaizen).

The role involves problem solving, technology transfers, mid-size project execution, and cross-location collaboration to improve process efficiency, with strong emphasis on data analysis and safety.