Senior Ceramics Process Engineer – Scale-Up & Validation

Straffing AI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Straffing AI is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes within a technical ceramic manufacturing facility. You will serve as a key technical owner for transitioning new processes from R&D into full-scale manufacturing, including process development, equipment specification, installation oversight, commissioning, validation, and production scale-up.

The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and scaling manufacturing processes.
• Strong experience with vendor and contractor management.
• Hands-on experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation, and equipment implementation.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept to production implementation.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency using process data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ceramic powder formulations and manufacturing processes to produce ready-to-press products.
• Develop best-method manufacturing processes for new products and materials.
• Lead commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, and process validation.
• Manage capital projects from initial scoping to procurement, installation, commissioning, and implementation.
• Specify manufacturing equipment and serve as the technical interface with equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Lead process improvements that increase yield, throughput, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues using data-driven root-cause analysis.
• Lead engineering and continuous-improvement initiatives aligned with business-unit objectives.
• Monitor production metrics including output, downtime, scrap, yield, and efficiency.
• Develop, review, and update work instructions and quality-control documentation.

Skills

Process engineering

Vendor management

Root cause analysis

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

FAT

SAT

Equipment implementation

Job description

Straffing AI is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes within a technical ceramic manufacturing facility. You will serve as a key technical owner for transitioning new processes from R&D into full-scale manufacturing, including process development, equipment specification, installation oversight, commissioning, validation, and production scale-up.

The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and