Materials Engineer II

CoorsTek•Benton, AR

About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Materials Engineer II As a Materials Engineer, you will be independently, responsible for utilizing professionally accepted engineering principles and techniques to engineer and oversee all aspects of ceramic material manufacturing, process/product implementation and quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Materials or other related field.
4+ years’ related materials engineering experience working with advanced materials such as carbides, non-oxides, ceramics, and polymers in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Deep knowledge of general ceramic processing, including particle size reduction, slurry rheology, spray drying, forming methods, sintering and microstructural analysis.
Advanced knowledge and application of material characterization and analytic test methods, including particle size/surface area analysis, comminution, powder properties, compaction-shrinkage behavior, chemistry, microstructural evolution and failure analysis.
Ability to interpret/analyze tests results to improve methodology and performance of ceramic product.
In-depth knowledge of data collection systems and works to improve analysis methods and traceability from raw material to finished parts.
Hands-on experience with industrial equipment preferred.
Ability to engage others in change compellingly; proactively manages conflict routed in different workplace styles, shows genuine interest in others' perspectives, and creates opportunities to connect with others.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with operations team to maintain and/or improve material properties and performance by leveraging data from raw materials, in process testing and finished material characterization.
Develop and maintain complete and accurate written records and process documentation for new and existing products, processes and improvements to existing product and/or processes and serves as a resource for operations and engineering.
Drives process efficiency improvement by actively participating in, or leading continuous improvement activities through research, benchmarking and identification of improved methods or tools.
Accountable for ensuring desired outcomes are achieved and robust controls are in place."
Independently apply accepted material engineering principes to effectively make critical, data driven decisions to ensure timeliness and quality of ceramic material processing.
Oversee manufacturing processes and effectively utilizes SPC tools (i.e. control charts, DOE’s, etc.) to maintain and improve product and process quality.
Identify root causes, implements effective solutions, improves processes, mentors others in data-driven strategies, and fosters innovation through critical thinking and self-reflection.
Determine supplier and material specifications, documents/implements alternative suppliers as appropriate.
Responsible for releasing all raw and finished goods and serves as a resource for handling deviations.
Develop/qualify new formulations and raw materials to meet customer (internal/external) requirements and material performance.
Actively engages with raw material suppliers to ensure product quality and consistency.
Assist internal customers with end customer requirements and material issues.
Convey key messages to others across the organization strategically and impactfully while remaining attuned to emotions and responding to feedback.
Shape business strategy through advanced analytics, automation, customized reporting/dashboards, and data-driven decision-making while mentoring others and effectively communicating insights to leadership.
Project Management - Lead projects through all phases, from initiation to closing, by defining scope, planning resources, managing teams, ensuring effective communication, and documenting progress and results.
Collaborate with other technical resources including R&D.
Perform and coach process control and engineering functions.