Process Engineer

Momentive Technologies; Richmond Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with Company Match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Momentive Technologies seeks a Process Engineer to join the Highland Quartz plant operations, supporting high-purity quartz production for semiconductor applications. You will work with engineering and production teams to optimize processes, ensure safety, quality, and cost effectiveness, and contribute to new product introductions.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, process reliability, and collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and external resources, with travel <10% and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Capital project management skills with engagement and management of internal and external resources.
• Good written and oral English communication skills.
• Demonstrated team contribution and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Operations and Maintenance teams to support Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Organizational Development.
• Support Continuous Improvement culture through leadership, training, and collaboration.
• Lead identification, mitigation, and elimination of safety exposures.
• Ensure EHS compliance and improvement.
• Establish and maintain production procedures, maintenance procedures, process control, and test data.
• Assist in development of new products and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Capital project management

English communication

Team leadership

Process engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.

As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will report directly to the Operations Manager at the Highland Quartz plant. This position has responsibility in the manufacturing process of high purity Quartz products used in the semiconductor industry. This includes raw material processing, fused boules, and support of new product introduction platforms. The position requires technical excellence and the ability to work with a team of engineers and production workers to produce quality Quartz in a safe and cost-effective environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, engineering expertise, and excellence to the Operations and Maintenance teams in support of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Organizational Development initiatives.

• Assist in the sustainability of stable operations and a Continuous Improvement culture through leadership, training, and collaboration with internal and external resources.

• Lead identification, mitigation, and elimination of safety exposures.

• Ensure EHS compliance and improvement.

• Establish, update, and maintain production procedures, maintenance procedures, process/product control, and test data.

• Assist in the development of new products and processes.

• Drive continuous improvement in areas of safety, product quality, product delivery, and product cost through the analysis of plant data and collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel.

• Development of trial plans and monitoring/execution of trials; evaluation of results & formal recommendations

• Reduce product lead time via the implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts for the production assets.

• Audit plant activities to ensure compliance while maintaining appropriate documentation.

• Interact with vendors for project implementation and proposals.

• Lead and assist in the development and sustainability of 5S.

• Facilitate problem-solving (root cause analysis) with corrective action through collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and other support organizations.

• Collect and analyze process and production data to identify trends and ensure process stability.

• Ensure quality through analysis of incoming raw materials, process reliability, in-process testing, and final product certification.

• Identify, trial, approve, administer, and execute Appropriated Requests for the process and facility.

• Drive resolution of customer claims and reduce repeat claims to improve the total customer experience.

• Partner with the organization to drive business success through process and equipment reliability and teamwork.

• Provide leadership to ensure all teammates are working in a safe and productive manner while following and improving processes and outcomes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Demonstrated capital project management skills including engagement and management of internal and external resources

• Good written and oral English communication skills

• Demonstrated team contribution and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a full-time process engineering role

• Demonstrated mechanical engineering aptitude

• Prior experience mentoring and coaching others with demonstrated change management skills

• Exhibits desire and courage to learn new skills and assume broader roles in the organization

• Energetic self-starter with strong leadership skills

• Exhibits a sense of urgency which translates to the floor

• Deliver on commitments: a proven track record of sustainable performance

• Experience with a variety of Lean/Six Sigma tools

• Proficient in: Project Management and Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis and Interpretation

• Designed experiments a plus

• Procedure deployment and training on procedures

Key Relationships:

• Operations manager

• Production technicians

• Site leadership and support team

Travel Requirements:

• <10%

Our Process Engineer will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• 401(k) plan with Company Match

• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence.

When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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