Process Engineer

Heraeus Group•Chandler, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer develops, optimizes, and supports advanced ceramic manufacturing processes, with a focus on grinding, lapping, polishing, powder processing, sintering, and CNC operations. This hands‑on role drives process improvements, evaluates new technologies, and partners closely with Engineering, R&D, and Production to enhance product quality, efficiency, and scalability. The Process Engineer also contributes to technology scouting, supports new product development, and provides technical expertise across the organization while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer in advanced ceramic manufacturing or semiconductor related processes are required.
Experience using manufacturing and analysis tools, such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence colleagues and peers to achieve goals and drive decision making is required.
Attention to detail, well-organized and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
Track record of influencing cross functional teams without formal authority.
This role will be an active hands-on role that requires you to be on your feet and move around the Production floor constantly.
Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including sales, marketing, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred but not required.
CAD/CAM and manufacturing execution systems (MES) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including powder preparation, sintering, grinding, and polishing.
Establish and maintain process parameters to ensure consistent product quality, yield, and throughput.
Initiate a technical evaluation by executing projects in collaboration with R&D team.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, cycle time, consumables consumption, and material variation.
Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools to monitor and improve process capability.
Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Work closely with vendors/suppliers and maintenance teams to specify, qualify, and optimize ceramic processing equipment.
Identify opportunities for automation and process digitalization.
Support commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement of new and existing equipment.
Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.