Manufacturing Process Development Engineer

Develop and improve safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes

Support ceramic manufacturing operations including material preparation, molding, pressing, and high-temperature processing

Investigate production and quality issues using structured problem-solving methods

Drive improvements that reduce scrap, improve yield, and increase process capability

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and control plans

Support new product introductions, process validation activities, and production launches

Conduct PFMEAs, capability studies, root cause investigations, and corrective actions

Partner with cross-functional teams on engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with quoting activities related to labor, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes

Evaluate equipment improvements and support capital investment projects

Train and support production teams on new processes, equipment, and standard work practices

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, or production engineering environment

Exposure to manufacturing processes involving mixing, molding, pressing, ovens, kilns, or other high-temperature equipment

Knowledge of ceramics, advanced materials, powder processing, or similar manufacturing technologies

Understanding of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement techniques