Research Engineer - Refractory Ceramics & Process Innovation

Allied Mineral Products Holding; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Research Engineer to shepherd ceramic products and forming processes from concept through production and market deployment.

You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure reliable processes, quality, and performance while supporting manufacturing, product launches, and customer solutions. The role requires 5+ years in ceramic processing or refractory ceramics, advanced knowledge of high-temperature materials, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical discipline; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in ceramic processing, ceramic manufacturing, or refractory ceramics.
• Strong understanding of high-temperature materials and industrial processes.
• Experience designing refractory ceramic solutions and understanding material-design to in-service performance.
• Ability to analyze experimental and production data and identify trends and anomalies.
• Proficiency in interpreting XRD, XRF, and SEM results.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied R&D programs for refractory ceramic products, including planning, execution, analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Develop, optimize, and scale forming processes (casting, pressing, extrusion) from lab to production.
• Evaluate and qualify new raw materials with test methods and quality standards.
• Support new product introductions by defining process parameters and product specs; create technical presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges and provide field support.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Geology (Mineralogy) or related field

5+ years in ceramic processing/manufacturing or refractory ceramics

Strong understanding of high-temperature materials and industrial processes

Ability to analyze data and identify trends

Excellent written and verbal communication

Job description

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Research Engineer to shepherd ceramic products and forming processes from concept through production and market deployment.

You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure reliable processes, quality, and performance while supporting manufacturing, product launches, and customer solutions. The role requires 5+ years in ceramic processing or refractory ceramics, advanced knowledge of high-temperature materials, and proven ability to