Job Abstract

The Process Engineer will work to continuously improve the manufacturing processes to provide better machine reliability, product quality, lower costs, and better use of assets. The person in this position will work directly with mill operators, engineering, maintenance, management, and production control to accomplish these tasks.   Successful candidates will develop the skills to fully support their assigned areas.  

You will have the opportunity to:                               

• Identifies, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities related to manufacturing and processing issues.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data is insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable.
• Assists management in developing action plans related to manufacturing process standards and improvements.
• Initiates projects to reduce costs, improve yields, and increase productivity.
• Reviews customer complaints related to the manufacturing process and recommends corrective action.
• Assists in review of Accounting and Engineering standards to determine variances between projected and actual cost.
• Provides technical support to all equipment and processes in the facility.
• Support the Lean Sigma program
• Maintain an awareness of safe work practices and prevent conditions that may result in an unsafe situation or harm the environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelors/Masters of Science degree(s) in an Engineering discipline
• Experience in the manufacturing of rolled metal products preferred.
• Lean Sigma knowledge / experience preferred. Certification a plus.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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