Process Engineer

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Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Process Engineer provides technical guidance and drives continuous improvements in manufacturing process capability, capacity and productivity to ensure safe and optimal process utilization. Implements capital and expense projects within scope, cost, time and safety standards.

You will have the opportunity to :

Identifies, recommends and implements improvements in plant performance to optimize product volume, yields and quality in accordance with business needs.

Gathers and evaluates appropriate data, utilizing statistical techniques to improve process capability, uses root cause and corrective action techniques to resolve process challenges, and implements improvement opportunities.

Provides technical support for melting, casting, and post-casting processes.

Develops plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for process and equipment operation.

Provides training as required to manufacturing personnel in relevant manufacturing processes.

Works with Quality personnel on various projects.

Manages external contractors in accordance with all site regulations and standards.

Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Ability to apply SPC, DOE, Lean / Six Sigma, mathematics, and statistics to solve complex manufacturing process problems.

Some knowledge of computer based data acquisition. Ability to analyze process data to understand and improve manufacturing process control.

Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

REQUIREMENTS : ​

BS in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college.

One to three years of work experience in Process Engineering.

Exposure to and understanding of melting, casting, and solidification.

Ability to work in a team environment that supports melting and casting operations

AutoCad or SolidWorks experience is a plus.

Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

Lean Six Sigma Training is a plus.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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