Ceramic Engineer
Our client is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since their company began in the 1970’s, our client pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to our client’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.Ceramic Engineer
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of self and others by diligently adhering to safe work practices and procedures.
- Primary responsibility will be to improve the performance of the refractory components used in the melt/casting processes.
- Identify fundamental drivers of melt/casting quality and implement refractory improvements as necessary.
- Must have the expertise, vision, drive, and communication skills to develop and implement improved refractory components.
- Assess process variability and eliminate sources of special cause variation in the company’s existing manufacturing practices.
- Utilize statistical methods to lead specific optimization trials through the defining of key variables.
- Perform analysis of process and performance data. Use analytical methods to assess factors that impact product quality and process efficiencies.
- Research and propose changes to existing processes and procedures to drive major improvements in productivity and quality.
- Identify and demonstrate alternate applications of new technologies to high-impact products/processes.
- Assist production engineers in troubleshooting day-to-day production problems.
- Work with production engineers to manage the seamless implementation of new process operating conditions and procedures.
- Develop partnership with operations personnel for effective communication & continuous improvement.
- BS degree in Engineering discipline is needed
- Requires 5 or more years commercial production experience using ceramic components
- Metals manufacturing experience is a plus
- Familiar with high quality steel manufacturing and the use of ceramic components in steel casting processes
- Knowledge in the mechanical and thermal properties of ceramic components as they relate to structural integrity, chemical resistance, and wear characteristics
- Working knowledge of fluid flow analysis techniques
- Fundamental knowledge of analytical tools for mechanical and thermal stress analysis of ceramic components
- Ability to extend knowledge in ceramics to identify opportunities and improve products and processes
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player
- Excellent organizational, planning, & communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks
This position offers a competitive base salary.