Process Engineer

JVMH Infotech; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JVMH Infotech seeks a Senior Process Engineer for our technical ceramic manufacturing facility in Tennessee. You will own the transition of processes from R&D to full-scale production, specify equipment, oversee installation, commissioning, validation, and scale-up activities, and partner across functions to drive operational excellence and safety.

Your role focuses on batching, mixing, spray-drying, calcining, and fine particle milling, with strong emphasis on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment (7+ years).
• Technical ceramic manufacturing experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and encourage a safety mindset.
• Lead ceramic powder formulation and process development for ready-to-press products.
• Lead commissioning activities (FAT/SAT) and process validation.
• Develop best method manufacturing processes for new products and materials.
• Manage capital projects from scoping to installation and procurement.
• Drive improvements to yield and throughput.
• Lead root-cause analysis and solve complex process/equipment issues.
• Develop and update work instructions, QC docs, and operator training.
• Interface with suppliers from specification to acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Analyze data for executive review and communicate findings.
• Monitor production metrics: output, downtime, scrap, efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain to optimize processes.

Skills

Safety mindset

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Job description

Responsible for establishing, maintaining and optimizing process engineering operations within a technical ceramic manufacturing facility. This role serves as the primary owner for transitioning new processes from R&D into full-scale manufacturing, including specifying equipment, oversight of equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and process scale-up activities. The position partners cross-functionally to execute engineering initiatives aligned with business unit strategies, while driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities: including but not limited to

• Work safely and encourage a safety mindset
• Ceramic powder formulation and process development to produce ready-to-press products
• Lead commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and process validation.
• Develop best method manufacturing processes for new products and materials
• Manage capital projects from scoping and justification, through equipment procurement and installation.
• Responsible for process improvements that deliver yield or throughput gains.
• Lead problem solving activities for complex process and equipment related issues.
• Develop, review, and update work instructions, quality control documentation, and operator training as required.
• Serve as the primary interface with manufacturers and vendors that supply raw materials and process equipment to the company, from specification setting through implementation, into manufacturing and acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Perform detailed analysis for executive review and effectively communicate findings across all organizational levels.
• Monitor production standards and performance metrics including output, downtime, scrap, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to optimize production processes.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline. Master's degree a plus

Experience:

Minimum 7 years in a process engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred experience in a technical ceramic manufacturing environment
Particular expertise in batching calculations, mixing, spray-drying, calcining, and fine particle milling.
Additional experience in dry-pressing, hot-pressing, sintering, and ceramic machining processes considered a strong plus.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical/Critical Thinking - Identify root causes, implement effective solutions, improve processes, mentor others in data-driven strategies, and foster innovation through critical thinking and self-reflection.
• Business Acumen - Align individual and/or departmental goals with organizational strategy, while collaborating cross-functionally to improve operational metrics.
• Communication Effectively communicate technical and strategic information across all levels of the organization, while remaining responsive to feedback and stakeholder needs.
• Data Analysis Utilize a data-driven approach to product development with a key focus on the powder production aspect, while mentoring others and effectively communicating insights to leadership.
• Project Management - Independently lead multi-phase projects, including scope definition, budget management, schedule control, and contractor oversight.