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Oxford Global Resources · 2 months ago

Sr. Process Engineer (Furnace Types)

Stillwater, OK

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$60/hr - $80/hr

Oxford Global Resources is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer specializing in furnace types. The role involves owning all furnace-based thermal processes across the plant, ensuring safe operation, process design, and ongoing optimization.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contractor will own all furnace-based thermal processes across the plant, including hydrogen decrepitation (HD), vacuum sintering, post-sintering heat treatment, and GBD furnaces

Responsible for process design, safe operation, and ongoing optimization of temperature control, atmosphere management, and cooling systems

Develop, maintain, and optimize process parameters for all furnace types to ensure consistent part density, magnetic properties, and yield

Oversee installation, startup, and qualification of furnace systems, including vacuum systems, gas delivery, water cooling, and safety interlocks

Author and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), PFMEAs, and control plans for each furnace type

Monitor process data (temperature curves, vacuum levels, gas flow, etc.) for trends and deviations; implement corrective actions

Collaborate with Facilities and EHS teams on safety systems: hydrogen management, venting, alarms, emergency protocols, etc

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for nonconforming material or equipment issues

Interface with vendors for design reviews, FAT/SAT, maintenance planning, and spare parts management

Coordinate closely with other Process Engineers on material transitions and furnace recipes specific to processes that involve the use of furnaces

Support quality and R&D teams in furnace trials, new material qualifications, and metallurgical evaluations

Develop process capability metrics and support automation/instrumentation improvements for repeatability

Qualification

Process designFurnace operationTemperature controlSafety systems managementRoot cause analysisStandard operating proceduresTroubleshootingData monitoringCollaboration

Required

Drug and Background Check – Both Required

Degree: Highly preferred (not require if they have worked around micro machining facilities)