CoorsTek, Inc. · 1 month ago
Global Process Engineer Sr - Thermal Processing
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $136K/yr
7+ years expCoorsTek, Inc. is committed to advanced ceramics manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, and customer service. The Global Process Engineer Senior will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities and manage improvement projects for thermal processing technologies.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for problem solving activities of complex issues that involve firing processes and associated equipment
Key interface with manufacturers that supply thermal processing equipment to the company from specification setting through implementation and commissioning
Utilize experience and a strong understanding of ceramic manufacturing techniques and equipment to improve current or develop new manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements
Act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on projects
Lead cross functional teams to execute complex projects that have a substantial impact on business operations, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies
Track project status and results, providing reports to stakeholders
Remove and elevate project barriers, as well as develops and implements recovery plans for off schedule and unanticipated eventualities
In conjunction with Facility Engineering, identify process improvement opportunities, builds business cases, and launches project teams using good project management to oversee team activities
Identify critical integration issues with other projects/processes and coordinates the improvements with the appropriate project/process owners to accomplish the project goals
Understand statistical analysis tools/methodology, project management, Lean Six Sigma, quality and basic financial principles and apply them to analyze the planned activities
Is pro-active, analytical, process driven, with a strong focus on understanding and exceeding the expectations of the customer
Perform tasks utilizing knowledge of other functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e. Research and Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations
Customer interface as required to support Commercial
Works with managers to align work to corporate objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering or related engineering discipline
A minimum of seven years of Engineering experience applying engineering skills/methodologies in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of three years' experience in thermal processing of materials
A minimum of two years of experience leading successful improvement projects
Experience in high temperature firing of ceramics
Experience performing mass and heat balance calculations
Knowledge of refractory materials and insulation systems
Knowledge of ceramic material properties and methods of material analysis
Experience commissioning equipment for large capital projects
Prior training in Lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and traditional manufacturing practices
Performs detail-oriented tasks utilizing very strong analytical skills
Team player with good leadership skills, effective communication with all levels to maintain relationships and cooperation in pursuing the Business unit's goals in the completion of assigned projects
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Preferred
Experience with vacuum furnaces highly desired
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
Project Management certification a plus
Company
CoorsTek, Inc.
CoorsTek is the international partner of choice for companies requiring the unique, high-performance properties of products manufactured from engineered technical ceramics and advanced materials.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.58MKey Investors
Opportunity Now Colorado
2024-03-19Grant· $4.58M
Leadership Team
Emily Lundi
Vice President Talent Management
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