CoorsTek, Inc. · 2 days ago
Materials Engineer II
Benton, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCoorsTek, Inc. is committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. As a Materials Engineer II, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of ceramic material manufacturing, process/product implementation, and quality control.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with operations team to maintain and/or improve material properties and performance by leveraging data from raw materials, in process testing and finished material characterization
Develop and maintain complete and accurate written records and process documentation for new and existing products, processes and improvements to existing product and/or processes and serves as a resource for operations and engineering
Drives process efficiency improvement by actively participating in, or leading continuous improvement activities through research, benchmarking and identification of improved methods or tools
Accountable for ensuring desired outcomes are achieved and robust controls are in place
Independently apply accepted material engineering principes to effectively make critical, data driven decisions to ensure timeliness and quality of ceramic material processing
Oversee manufacturing processes and effectively utilizes SPC tools (i.e. control charts, DOE’s, etc.) to maintain and improve product and process quality
Identify root causes, implements effective solutions, improves processes, mentors others in data-driven strategies, and fosters innovation through critical thinking and self-reflection
Determine supplier and material specifications, documents/implements alternative suppliers as appropriate
Responsible for releasing all raw and finished goods and serves as a resource for handling deviations
Develop/qualify new formulations and raw materials to meet customer (internal/external) requirements and material performance
Actively engages with raw material suppliers to ensure product quality and consistency
Assist internal customers with end customer requirements and material issues
Convey key messages to others across the organization strategically and impactfully while remaining attuned to emotions and responding to feedback
Shape business strategy through advanced analytics, automation, customized reporting/dashboards, and data-driven decision-making while mentoring others and effectively communicating insights to leadership
Project Management - Lead projects through all phases, from initiation to closing, by defining scope, planning resources, managing teams, ensuring effective communication, and documenting progress and results
Collaborate with other technical resources including R&D
Perform and coach process control and engineering functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Ceramics, Materials or other related field
Deep knowledge of general ceramic processing, including particle size reduction, slurry rheology, spray drying, forming methods, sintering and microstructural analysis
Advanced knowledge and application of material characterization and analytic test methods, including particle size/surface area analysis, comminution, powder properties, compaction-shrinkage behavior, chemistry, microstructural evolution and failure analysis
Ability to interpret/analyze tests results to improve methodology and performance of ceramic product
In-depth knowledge of data collection systems and works to improve analysis methods and traceability from raw material to finished parts
Ability to engage others in change compellingly; proactively manages conflict routed in different workplace styles, shows genuine interest in others' perspectives, and creates opportunities to connect with others
Preferred
4+ years' related materials engineering experience working with advanced materials such as carbides, non-oxides, ceramics, and polymers in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with industrial equipment
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
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.58MKey Investors
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2024-03-19Grant· $4.58M
Leadership Team
Emily Lundi
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