Process Engineer

Cormetech; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cormetech, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee the oven and activation operations, drive throughput, yield, and equipment uptime while ensuring safe, high-quality production.

You will analyze processes, lead continuous improvement projects, coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Maintenance, and support operations with technical expertise to meet production goals. BS in Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering is preferred; strong data analysis, problem solving, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering or related field.
• Strong ability to analyze problems and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Solid understanding of Process Control and Process Discipline concepts.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Basic statistics knowledge for data analysis and process control.
• Experience with MS Office products, especially Excel, for data analysis.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Ensure oven and activation processes meet manufacturing requirements and standards.
• Optimize machine and process parameters to maximize quality and minimize cost.
• Maintain data collection systems for materials, production, and product data for analysis.
• Monitor key production metrics and address issues promptly.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for product and process performance.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and material issues and drive CAPA.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Laboratory, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Process control

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

MS Excel

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Minitab

MES

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Process Engineer is responsible for making sure the oven and activation areas are meeting goals for throughput, yield, and equipment uptime. They also ensure high-quality products are manufactured in a safe and efficient manner. The position will also maintain control of the manufacturing process. As a member of the production team, the Process Engineer provides daily operations support on a technical level while managing a portfolio of engineering projects and production equipment. The process engineer functions as the technical communicator between the operations and other functional departments of the company. Responsible for ensuring continuous improvement in all aspects of work performed.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure oven and activation processes produce product to meet the requirements and standards of the manufacturing operation
• Improve or optimize machine and other process parameters to produce the highest quality product at the lowest cost
• Maintain effective collection systems for materials, production, and product data to facilitate engineering analysis
• Ensure key production metrics are being met and any problems or issues are promptly addressed
• Analyze all information related to the operation and drive continuous improvement of product and process performance
• Lead technical efforts to troubleshoot machine, tooling, and material issues
• Work independently or in conjunction with other organizational elements to analyze and drive corrective and preventive actions for issues
• Assist in the development of new products and processing parameters
• Lead qualification efforts for new products, processes, or materials within the assigned operation
• Ensure that plant standard operations are properly documented, effective, and reflect best practices
• Build process knowledge and continuous improvement gains into documentation and training systems
• Ensure manufacturing quality control plan is being followed and is effective
• Ensure non-conformance and quality issues are effectively resolved in a timely manner
• Monitor and troubleshoot production equipment
• Facilitate spare parts ordering, vendor communication, and drawing control
• Perform job and process hazard analysis, safety audits, etc.
• Identify training needs impacting operational performance and verify that these are met
• Act as a technical communication link to other departments and organizations
• Effectively interact and collaborate with other departments including Development, Quality, Laboratory, Maintenance, etc.
• Work with vendors and contractors as required to achieve the objectives
• Support operations and facility during off hours for process emergencies and technical support

Additional Duties:

• Other duties as assigned
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• B.S. in Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering or a related engineering or scientific field
• Excellent problem analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent understanding of how to apply Process Control and Process Discipline concepts
• Strong organizational and work planning skills
• Basic knowledge of statistics as it relates to data analysis and process control of operations
• Experience with MS office products, especially the use of Excel applications for data analysis
• Mechanical aptitude with hands on experience
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively independently and to multi-task

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Two or more years’ experience in ceramic materials manufacturing or with materials preparation technology
• Experience with industrial kilns & ovens or chemical dipping processes
• Understanding of basic ceramic materials properties and their effects on materials preparation operations
• Experience in defining and conducting engineering experiments with multiple factors and responses
• Demonstrated experience with analyzing data and generating actions based on experimentation
• Familiarity with MS Access, Minitab, SharePoint and MES.

Working Conditions:

• Mechanical noise
• Dusty and dirty work environment due to materials and raw materials
• Varying temperatures from warm to cold.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift push, pull, and carry 25 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling.

Cormetech, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The success of Cormetech depends upon attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran’s status.