IDEX • Saint Albans, VT 05478
Job #2690230423
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (~~~/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
The Materials Engineer will provide technical leadership and production support in STC's manufacturing process. They will drive productivity initiatives and technical projects to achieve overall process optimization.
Proactively support a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities
Provide technical leadership and support for all ceramic body prep processes and associated production equipment
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, on time, well documented and within budget.
Support optimization of material process parameters based on LEAN principles, DOE, statistical analysis, and materials science
Develop and manage statistical process controls for powder production and material properties of our product offerings
Maintains open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility. Seeks out others to enhance and streamline development and decision making
Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing disruptions and material quality nonconformance's, making logical and timely decisions under pressure.
Interface with manufacturing engineer team to grow innovation capability by supporting introduction /scale-up qualifications of new materials and advancing equipment technology
Contribute to the identification, justification and implementation of capital equipment and engineering projects to support manufacturing objectives
Work closely with technicians/production personnel in process tracking, optimization, and troubleshooting
Support material quality testing lab, and develop an understanding of test equipment and capabilities used in the characterization of product and powder properties
Interface with commercial team to assist customers in production build programs
Other duties as required
Bachelor's or master's degree in ceramic engineering, materials science or related technical field
3-5yrs of related experience in manufacturing and process engineering
Familiarity with basic analytical testing methods for ceramic processing
Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a cross-functional environment
Lean manufacturing fundamentals & structured problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Ability to work independently
5yrs+ ceramic manufacturing experience or related field
Industrial familiarity with vendors and materials available for ceramic compositions
Demonstrated expertise in the production and testing of ceramic compositions and sintered compositions using all recognized material science and analytical tools
Thermal processing/sintering; firing cycle design
Experience with statistical process control and analysis
Enthusiastic working attitude, willing to go "above and beyond"
Work is normally performed on site at STC's office in St. Albans, Vermont. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but substantial time on the shop floor is required, which can be noisy and dusty, as well as hot during the summer. Proper safety equipment is provided by STC where necessary. ANSI Z87 safety glasses are required while working on the manufacturing floor.
Work may involve standing and walking for moderate to lengthy periods of time, with some duties performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include bending and squatting, as well as occasional lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs., or pushing/pulling carts loaded with up to 500 lbs.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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Job Family: Engineering
Business Unit: STC Material Solutions
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