JOB SUMMARY:
The Materials Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the Materials Manufacturing processes reliably produce quality material. This individual will curate documentation and control process parameter tolerances for each operation, and clearly translate requirements to process documentation, bills of materials, and routings.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for understanding equipment capability, and if process may be used to achieve a particular engineering aim.
- Must understand or be willing to learn the mechanical working of, and control systems used in, a variety of thermal and mechanical processing equipment including furnaces, rolling mills, wire drawing machines, etc.
- Responsible for optimizing existing processes. Evaluate processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with maintenance personnel and external contractors to maximize quality and production.
- Procure quotes for new equipment as required.
- Must translate materials processing requirements into quality documentation or bills of materials/routings in an ERP system as required.
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Provide support in root cause analysis for customer complaints (8D'S).
- Lead projects for continuous improvement for the assigned KPI'S (OTD, Scrap reduction, efficiency).
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of materials science, particularly metallurgy. Experience with precious metals and their applications is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years experience as a process engineer in similar industry (materials manufacturing).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE) techniques.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test results.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineer with a concentration in Materials Science, or equivalent industrial experience.
- Certification in Six Sigma (at least green belt), and/or Lean manufacturing are preferred.
- Should be experienced in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and statistical analysis software.