Process Engineer

Established in 1929, Elmet is a global manufacturer of high-performance metals and metal products. Our world-class facility produces mill, machined, and fabricated products to our customers’ most exacting specifications from Elmet-manufactured refractory metals. Elmet services the high-temperature furnace, semiconductor, medical imaging, medical device, aerospace, defense, and other markets. Elmet is ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified. For more information about Elmet, please visit us online at

Benefits available first day of employment!!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the development, oversight and improvement of all manufacturing processes supporting our Spray Dry and Plasma Densification applications. Ensures that all processes accurately reflect the production practices, costing is adequate, and quality requirements meets or exceeds customer specifications. This position is considered a mid to senior level role and will require prior experience with leading and providing direction to other at all levels of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop, document and oversee the manufacturing process for molybdenum and tungsten products in cooperation with manufacturing and quality control to ensure that all applicable standards are met or exceeded.
2. Evaluate new processes, manufacturing methods and equipment as required to improve process capabilities, material yields, and develop new products.
3. Provide technical support to customers and partner sites to define product/process requirements or troubleshoot existing materials or applications. Hands on with shop floor employees to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
4. Works in conjunction with quality control and quality assurance to resolve nonconforming material issues, customer complaints, complete and implement corrective and preventative action measures, perform FMEA or other analyses to support all quality initiatives.
5. Assists with providing direction and technical support and or training for production operations.
6. Supports supply chain to ensure proper material and production planning activities are in place.

Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's Degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering.
2. Prior experience with Thermal Spray Dry and Additive Manufacturing applications a plus.
3. Prior proven experience with project management and planning required.
4. 5+ years’ experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing environment.
5. Working knowledge of MRP/ERP planning tools.
6. Experience with SPC and Lean Manufacturing
7. Proficient in using MS Office software
8. Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing using the English language
9. Competencies: Results orientation, Entrepreneurial orientation, Analytical thinking, Taking initiative, Effective communication, Influencing others, Self-confidence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Works in an office environment.
2. Position requires direct contact on the manufacturing floor.
3. Work time spent on the manufacturing floor could have temperatures fluctuate up to +100° F.
4. Position requires physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, heavy lifting, balancing and handling material.
5. See the Occupational Demands Form for this position on file in the HSE Office

VETERAN/DISABLED

Elmet Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

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