Process Engineer

Summary

Assists with designing, implementing, controlling and optimizing industrial processes which turn raw materials in to a product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with research and development of new equipment and processes
• Assists in testing of raw materials and analyzes results of tests to determine combinations of materials which will improve properties and performance
• Specifies and documents the physical, chemical and abrasive properties of materials
• Creates mix formulations to obtain desired grade and structure of abrasive product
• Assists in modification and optimization of existing processes and equipment
• Works with continuous improvement and corrective action teams to recommend and implement changes that improve quality, lower waste, and control manufacturing costs
• Evaluates and interprets data using statistical methods and graphical presentation
• Utilizes technology and software to evaluate and document processes
• Solves materials and processing problems
• Documents processes and ensures compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols
• Presents data and reports to co-workers and management

• Works in partnership with other engineers, employees and managers to meet abrasive market demands
• Protects organization's competitive value and keeps information confidential
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Adheres to BORIDE Core Values and Quality Policies
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential responsibility of every job at BORIDE
• Other duties may be assigned and job duties may change according to work load or season

Competencies                                                  

• Able to synthesize and articulate complex or diverse information
• Hands on; Collects and researches data; Able to design work flows and procedures
• Pays attention to details, is accurate and precise
• Able to work independently and effectively manage and organize multiple projects at a time
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the team
• Responds well to questions and has strong presentation skills

   

  Qualifications

  Education and/or Experience                                                     

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering or Material Science
• 3-4 years of experience with ceramic/abrasive and super-abrasive materials; processing and process development (ceramic powders/abrasive and super-abrasive grains); powder processing, green binder mixing, dry pressing/hot pressing, high temperature firing
• Experience using laboratory and production equipment such as mixers, presses, furnaces, ovens, programmable controllers, and characterization equipment
• Working knowledge of DoE
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 standards
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications and Manufacturing software required; AutoCAD preferred

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required talk or hear
• Regular use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regular use of arms to reach
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently use vision; close, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, please click here to apply.