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Senior Ceramic Engineer

Infinity Staffing Professionals
  • Whitehall, MI
  • $75,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Senior Ceramic Engineer

Responsibilities
The Senior Ceramic Engineer serves as a subject matter expert in non-metallic materials used in advanced manufacturing applications. This role provides technical leadership in ceramic materials, supports production and R&D efforts, and drives root cause analysis and resolution of material and process challenges. The position combines hands-on technical support, laboratory analysis, supplier interaction, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen material performance, process capability, and product reliability.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Starting pay: $75,000+ annually
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Life insurance and employee assistance programs
  • Professional development, technical training, and certification support

Primary Responsibilities
  • Act as a subject matter expert for non-metallic and ceramic materials used in aerospace and power generation components.
  • Support ceramic core and shell mold manufacturing through hands-on technical guidance and process optimization.
  • Provide raw material quality oversight and technical support to production and research teams.
  • Perform and support laboratory testing, material characterization, and data interpretation.
  • Lead root cause analysis for material and process-related issues; develop and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to improve material consistency, performance, and process control.
  • Partner with production, R&D, and engineering teams to advance material technologies and applications.
  • Travel to internal and supplier facilities as needed to support technical initiatives and problem resolution.
  • Document findings, recommendations, and technical standards to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Job Roles
  • Technical expert – Deep knowledge of ceramic materials and processes; trusted advisor to production and R&D teams.
  • Problem solver – Applies critical thinking and structured analysis to identify root causes and drive resolution.
  • Hands-on contributor – Actively supports manufacturing and laboratory activities to improve outcomes.
  • Collaborator – Works effectively with suppliers, engineers, operators, and leadership to align technical solutions.
  • Communicator – Clearly conveys complex material science concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Continuous improvement advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve materials, processes, and testing methods.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in ceramic or non-metallic materials
  • Experience with engineered ceramic manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with laboratory testing and material characterization techniques, including microscopy, density, particle size analysis, MOR, and dilatometry
  • Strong analytical, reasoning, and critical thinking skills
  • Effective communication skills with suppliers, production teams, R&D, and leadership
  • Ability to travel up to approximately 25% as required
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Ability to lawfully access export-controlled items as required

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of industry experience in a ceramic-related discipline
  • Experience with industrial milling, blending, and firing processes
  • Familiarity with investment casting or related manufacturing processes

Numbers & Facts

LocationWhitehall, MI

Skills

  • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
  • Access Controlunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Laboratory Analysisunmatched
  • Laboratory Testingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Lost-Wax Castingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Material Scienceunmatched
  • Materials Analysisunmatched
  • Materials Engineeringunmatched
  • Materials Testingunmatched
  • Microscopyunmatched
  • Power Generationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Capabilityunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Structured Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Unix Shell Programmingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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