Located in Maryville, TN
Pay: 75K-100K
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Process Engineer with experience in ceramics in Maryville TN
Responsibilities will include:
- Test and refine processes for producing silicon carbide Igniters (e.g., powders, grains, or finished products.
- Provide production process ownership. Minimize variation and provide structured problem solving in the form of Root Cause Analysis and Experiments.
- Optimize reaction conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and gas flow, for processes like carbothermal reduction or sintering.
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Work with the plant manager in Monitoring and maintain production equipment like furnaces and calciners. Agers.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime.
- Develop and work with the quality manager on assurance protocols to ensure the produced silicon carbide meets specifications (e.g., purity, particle size, density).
- Analyze data from quality tests (e.g., XRD, SEM, or BET surface area measurements) and identify process improvements.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from production lines to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings to management or stakeholders.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to test new materials, methods, or equipment for silicon carbide production.
- Investigate alternative processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, advanced sintering techniques) for better performance or cost-effectiveness.
- Work closely with production operators, technicians, and quality teams to implement process changes.
- Coordinate with suppliers for raw materials, such as high-purity silicon or graphite.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising product quality.
- Monitor the consumption of energy and raw materials to ensure efficient use.
Salary will range depending on experience
Benefits included:
- Vacation pay accrual.
- Medical Insurance
- 401(k)
- Referral Bonuses
Ways to Apply
- Call Kerrie at 865-273-2158
- Email resume to kerrie.faerber@expresspros.com
- Stop by our office M-F between 8am and 4pm
- 631 William Blount Drive, Maryville, TN 37801
- Fill out an online application at Expresspros.com/AlcoaTN
Alcoa (Blount County), TN
2362
631 William Blount Drive
Maryville, TN 37801
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