Sr. Global Process Engineer - Firing SME

CoorsTek, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•$103,040 - $136,013

About The Position

The Sr. Global Process Engineer operates as the company’s engineering subject matter expert for firing processes and provides engineering leadership in this area. The role executes the global engineering function’s strategy and requires understanding firing systems across the company, including equipment installation and commissioning, materials of construction, equipment suppliers and services, controls, troubleshooting, and safety concerns. The engineer is the key recipient of new developments and firing processes transferred from R&D to manufacturing. The position is accountable for yield improvements, technology transfers, and increasing the efficiency of existing capital equipment in the firing subject matter area on a global scale. The role provides technical guidance and engineering leadership for complex firing-process issues, equipment projects, process development, and manufacturing improvements. It works with equipment manufacturers, plant engineering and manufacturing teams, maintenance and repair services, and cross-functional engineering groups. The engineer also supports sustainability initiatives, analyzes results for executive review, communicates across organizational levels, and keeps company personnel informed about firing-industry technology trends and methodologies. The position is based at a desired location of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Hillsboro, Oregon; or Golden, Colorado, and requires regular domestic and international travel of 20–35%, at times up to 50%. The target hiring range for the Golden, Colorado area is USD 103,040–136,013 annually; compensation may vary by region and is commensurate with experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in process engineering, and experience with thermal processing of materials.
Experience with high-temperature firing of ceramics.
Experience performing mass and heat balance calculations.
Knowledge of refractory materials and refractory insulation systems.
Knowledge of ceramic material properties and methods of material analysis.
Experience commissioning equipment for large capital projects.
A diverse technical background, including knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering.
Experience applying Lean, TOC, Six Sigma, or other TQM process-improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in an automated engineering environment.
Software knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and MasterCAM.
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to travel regularly 20–35%, and at times up to 50%, domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Project Management certification.
Experience with vacuum furnaces.
Experience in air pollution control and mitigation systems.

Responsibilities

Solve complex issues involving firing processes and associated equipment.
Serve as a key interface with firing-equipment manufacturers, from specification setting through implementation in manufacturing.
Provide technical guidance as an internal consultant on projects.
Use knowledge of ceramics, manufacturing techniques, and equipment design and function to improve existing or develop new manufacturing processes that meet customer requirements.
Execute technology transfers to meet production requirements.
Manage projects, including training and guiding plant engineering and manufacturing team members.
Improve efficiencies by collaborating with manufacturing leadership, coordinating with maintenance and repair services, and working with cross-functional engineering teams to establish effective processes and procedures.
Deliver process improvements that increase yield.
Execute environmental sustainability initiatives aligned with reducing environmental impact, complying with regulations, and implementing solutions for a cleaner and healthier future.
Increase process efficiency by applying Lean, TOC, Six Sigma, or other TQM process-improvement methodologies.
Create business plans supporting global process-engineering initiatives and projects.
Stay connected to the firing industry through publications and conferences, and transfer knowledge of technology trends and methodologies to key personnel across the company.
Perform detailed analysis for executive review and communicate effectively at different organizational levels.
Maintain high safety requirements, including meeting local consensus safety standards.