Surface Engineering Process Specialist (Vacuum Deposition)

Torrey Holistics; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

FSA

Job summary

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers is seeking a Surface Engineering Process Specialist (Vacuum Deposition) for our West Chicago facility. You will be the go-to process expert for PVD operations, partnering with the Plant Manager to move applications from pilot to production and drive continuous improvement across yield, quality, and flow.

You will deploy Lean tools, maintain the ISO 9001:2016 Quality System, and mentor colleagues in procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• 3+ years in vacuum coating with thin-film specialization; hands-on PVD system experience.
• Fluency with quality methods and problem solving (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• APQP experience, including PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Mechanical design capability; AutoCAD or similar.
• Willingness to travel ~10% (US and international).

Responsibilities

• Own theQuality Management System upkeep to ISO 9001:2016 and train colleagues on procedures and work instructions.
• Lead Lean initiatives: 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping to improve yield and flow.
• Act as the process expert for PVD operations at the West Chicago coating center.
• Manage small-to-medium projects and support other plant activities as needed.

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy, or Plasma Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software

Job description

Surface Engineering Process Specialist (Vacuum Deposition) — Chicago, ILDo you love thin films and the science behind them? Do you thrive where R&D meets production? Ready to boost yield, stabilize recipes, and mentor a crew that ships quality day after day?Why this roleBe the go-to process expert for PVD operations at our West Chicago Coating Center.Team up with the Plant Manager to take new applications from pilot to production scale.Apply statistics to elevate process capability, and use structured root-cause tools to solve tough problems.Implement equipment and process upgrades that unlock continuous improvement.Own the Quality Management System upkeep to ISO 9001:2016 and train colleagues on procedures and work instructions.Deploy Lean: 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize volume, quality yield, and flow.Manage small-to-medium projects and jump in on “other duties” that keep the plant moving.About Ionbond – The Surface EngineersWe deliver hard, low-friction, wear-resistant PVD, PACVD, and CVD coatings to aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell customers. With 30+ coating centers across 15 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, Ionbond is part of the IHI Group.What you bringBachelor’s in Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy, or Plasma Physics.3+ years in vacuum coating with thin-film specialization; hands-on PVD system experience required.Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D.Fluency with 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.APQP experience, including PFMEA and Control Plans.Mechanical design capability; AutoCAD (or similar) proficiency.Clear written/verbal communication; strong work ethic, detail orientation, and organization.Willingness to travel ~10% (U.S. and international).Methods & tools in playLean Manufacturing: 5S, Kanban, Value Stream MappingFailure analysis and statistical improvement techniquesERP softwareWhat’s in it for youInternational and local growth opportunitiesCompetitive pay tied to experience and educationExcellent medical, dental, vision (affordable premiums and deductibles)FSAs (medical and dependent care)Life insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time OffTuition Reimbursement401(k) Safe Harbor plus company matchBonus plan eligibilityNext stepsApply by emailing your resume through this site. For our Privacy Policy for Job Applicants please click here.Legal noticeAdditionally, the candidate must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.