Senior Process Engineer

We're seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of advanced manufacturing processes for highly engineered ceramic and composite products. This role combines hands-on process engineering, continuous improvement initiatives, new product introduction, equipment development, and cross-functional leadership in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognized advanced manufacturing organization serving highly regulated industries where quality, precision, and innovation are critical. Their products play an essential role in improving lives and supporting mission-critical applications around the world, offering engineers the opportunity to work on impactful technologies with real-world significance.

Description

• Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept through implementation, validation, documentation, and training.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes involving raw material handling, mixing, molding, pressing, and high-temperature thermal processing.
• Design and implement equipment, tooling, process controls, and automation improvements to enhance quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, process validation activities, APQP, PPAP, testing, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, routers, control plans, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, yield enhancement, cost savings, and OEE improvements.
• Conduct PFMEA studies, process capability analyses, root-cause investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.
• Support MRB, RMA, CAPA, product audits, and process compliance initiatives.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and improve equipment reliability across manufacturing operations.
• Lead capital equipment evaluations, justifications, and implementation projects.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while promoting engineering best practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a regulated production environment.
• Hands-on experience with ceramic manufacturing processes, including mixing, molding, pressing, sintering, or high-temperature thermal processing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation, SOPs, work instructions, control plans, BOMs, and routers.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience with PFMEA, process validation, process capability studies, and root-cause analysis tools.
• Demonstrated success supporting new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person in accordance with ITAR/EAR regulations.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 USD.
• Work on products that directly impact both medical technology and aerospace safety.
• Join a stable, global manufacturing leader with continued investment in innovation.
• Take ownership of high-visibility engineering projects with significant operational impact.
• Collaborate with experienced technical professionals in a highly specialized manufacturing environment.
• Enjoy strong career growth potential while helping shape the future of advanced materials manufacturing.

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