The Thermal Process Owner is responsible for developing operating procedures, developing process improvements, directing, and implementing equipment projects and troubleshooting operating problems for kilns, prebake and anneal bake ovens. Activities will include but not limited to solving technical problems, identifying best practices, process management (process control and capability improvements). This position works close with plant maintenance and manufacturing.

• Plan and direct repairs, rebuilds for all prebakes, kilns and anneal bake ovens (internal and external)
• Develop operating procedures and standards for all thermal processes (kiln, prebake, anneal bake)
• Identify process and equipment improvements utilizing internal and external resources.
• Troubleshoot operating problems and emergencies.
• Conduct audits and monitor/facilitate corrective actions.
• Support EHS as thermal process owner and act as liaison for contractor safety oversight.
• Designs furniture, fixtures and support equipment for kiln(s), prebake and anneal bake ovens.
• Manage fuel consumption and fuel efficiency for thermal process.
• Define technical requirements for new thermal process.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to optimize equipment utilization.
• Analyze process data to determine actions for process and equipment improvements.
• Review and approve all expenditures for products and consumables and assist in forecasting, spending and budget development.
• Prepare budgetary information and capital requests on equipment for process improvements.
• Daily thermal process audits and inspections
• Monitor process performance and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves day-to-day process and equipment issues related to thermal process.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: BS Ceramics Engineering, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or 8-10 years' experience in ceramic core mfg. / thermal processing of ceramics or thermal processing

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Familiar with maintenance of kilns, Strong written and oral communication skills, Basic electrical, masonry, and mechanical skills desired, Lean Manufacturing (optional), Six Sigma (optional), PLC and controller programming required.