Associate Director - Manufacturing Processes for High-Temperature CoatingsIndianapolis, IN, United States | req32580
What you will enjoy doing*- Serve as the technical expert for high-temperature coating manufacturing processes, providing expertise in materials selection, coating performance and process optimization
- Lead qualification and approval of materials, processes, suppliers and manufacturing methods while ensuring compliance with engineering, customer and quality requirements
- Drive implementation of new business initiatives, process transfers and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Establish and standardize technical standards, engineering methodologies and best practices to support operational excellence
- Manage, mentor and develop engineers and technicians through training, competency development and team-building activities
- Foster collaboration across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D to advance coating technologies, support commercialization efforts and drive innovation
What makes you great - You will have a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Bring over 10+ years of experience in advanced coating manufacturing and materials engineering with a strong focus on relevant technologies and applications
- A proven track record of developing, managing and deploying new material and coating technologies into production environments
- Leadership skills with a record of managing technical teams, driving cross-functional collaboration and executing complex technical projects
- Strong background in aerospace propulsion, gas turbines, power generation, or other high-temperature industrial applications; experience with tooling, masking, equipment design, and aviation qualification processes is highly valued
- Demonstrate technical and operational flexibility, including ABB robotic programming (preferred) and willingness to travel up to 50%, primarily domestically with some international travel
What we offer you! At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
