Process Engineer

Elmet Technologies•Coldwater, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1929, Elmet is a global manufacturer of high-performance metals and metal products. Our world-class facility produces mill, machined, and fabricated products to our customers’ most exacting specifications from Elmet-manufactured refractory metals. Elmet services the high-temperature furnace, semiconductor, medical imaging, medical device, aerospace, defense, and other markets. Elmet is ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified. For more information about Elmet, please visit us online at www.elmettechnologies.com. Benefits available first day of employment!! POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the development, oversight and improvement of all manufacturing processes supporting our Spray Dry and Plasma Densification applications. Ensures that all processes accurately reflect the production practices, costing is adequate, and quality requirements meets or exceeds customer specifications. This position is considered a mid to senior level role and will require prior experience with leading and providing direction to other at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering.
5+ years’ experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP planning tools.
Experience with SPC and Lean Manufacturing
Proficient in using MS Office software
Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing using the English language

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Thermal Spray Dry and Additive Manufacturing applications a plus.
Prior proven experience with project management and planning required.

Responsibilities

Develop, document and oversee the manufacturing process for molybdenum and tungsten products in cooperation with manufacturing and quality control to ensure that all applicable standards are met or exceeded.
Evaluate new processes, manufacturing methods and equipment as required to improve process capabilities, material yields, and develop new products.
Provide technical support to customers and partner sites to define product/process requirements or troubleshoot existing materials or applications.
Hands on with shop floor employees to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Works in conjunction with quality control and quality assurance to resolve nonconforming material issues, customer complaints, complete and implement corrective and preventative action measures, perform FMEA or other analyses to support all quality initiatives.
Assists with providing direction and technical support and or training for production operations.
Supports supply chain to ensure proper material and production planning activities are in place.
Performs work under minimal supervision.
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.