PVD Process Development Engineer — Boost Yields (Bonus)

Ionbond - IHI Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan eligibility

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ionbond Greensboro is seeking a Thin-Film PVD Process Development Engineer to lead process development on PVD coating operations, mentor operators, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll review runs with Plant Management, run DoE studies, and draft work instructions to keep the quality system audit-ready.

The role focuses on applying 8D/Fishbone methods, Lean tools, and APQPPFMEA while traveling ~10% to support programs and scale-up initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in vacuum coating with a focus on thin films; hands‑on PVD coating and equipment experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality standards.
• Proven problem‑solving using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys; APQP experience including PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Mechanical design capability; proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop PVD processes, plan experiments, and mentor operators on production flow.
• Identify changes to lift throughput, yield, quality, and flow aligned to business needs.
• Partner with Plant Management on new application development and scale-up from R&D to production.
• Apply statistical tools to boost process capability and use failure analysis to identify root causes.
• Propose and execute equipment or process modifications to sustain continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016, including training.

Skills

Vacuum coating experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy, or Plasma Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP Software

Job description

Ionbond Greensboro is seeking a Thin-Film PVD Process Development Engineer to lead process development on PVD coating operations, mentor operators, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll review runs with Plant Management, run DoE studies, and draft work instructions to keep the quality system audit-ready.

The role focuses on applying 8D/Fishbone methods, Lean tools, and APQPPFMEA while traveling ~10% to support programs and scale-up initiatives.