Coorstek

Global Process Engineer Sr

Coorstek$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • 2+ years of experience leading improvement projects.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise.
  • Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams on impactful projects using structured methodologies.
  • Track project status and results for stakeholder reporting.
  • Identify and launch projects for process improvement, utilizing project management techniques.
  • Enable multi-site alignment and standardization for enhanced process control.
  • Drive root cause analyses and resolution of critical issues.
  • Remove project barriers and implement recovery plans for continuity and success.
  • Design and analyze data for process improvement experimentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams.
  • Focus on professional development through structured improvement projects.
  • Engagement with cross-functional functions, enhancing collaborative skills.
  • Exposure to the latest manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Global Process Engineer Sr

As the Global Process Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for leading projects aiming to sustain, optimize and develop manufacturing processes. In this role, you will focus on improving yield, cost and process capability while supporting new product development through structured problem-solving approach.

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Lead cross functional teams to execute complex projects that have a substantial impact on business operations, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Track project status and results, providing reports to stakeholders.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities, builds business cases, and launches project teams using good project management to oversee team activities.
  • Enable multi-site alignment and standardization to improve process control.
  • Drive root cause analyses and resolution of critical issues following structured problem solving
  • Remove and elevate project barriers; develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities, supporting business continuity and project success.
  • Apply knowledge of statistical analysis, project management, Lean Six Sigma, quality, and basic financial principles to assigned projects.
  • Design, collects, compiles and analyzes data for experimentation during process improvement projects.
  • Is pro-active, analytical, process driven, with a strong focus on understanding and exceeding the expectations of the customer.
  • Perform tasks utilizing knowledge of other functions that provide input regularly, i.e. Research and Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning and Operations.
  • Interface with customers as required to support the Commercial Organization, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.


Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of technical experience applying engineering skills/methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years of experience leading successful improvement projects.


Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
  • Experience in Design of Experiments; Statistical process controls and data-driven statistical tools.
  • Experience managing and leading diverse project teams, acting as a team player with strong leadership abilities who communicate effectively.
  • Performs detail-oriented tasks utilizing strong analytical skills.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification a plus.
  • Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.


Specific Role Requirements:
  • Travel: up to 20-50% (travel is based on project needs)
  • Location: Golden, CO preferred. Alternate locations in Hillsboro, OR or Oak Ridge, TN may be considered, with additional travel required.


Target Hiring Range
: USD 0.00 - USD 0.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

About Coorstek

CoorsTek, Inc. is a privately owned manufacturer of technical ceramics for aerospace, automotive, chemical, electronics, medical, metallurgical, oil and gas, semiconductor and many other industries. CoorsTek headquarters and primary factories are located in Golden, Colorado, US. The company is wholly owned by Keystone Holdings LLC, a trust of the Coors family. John K. Coors, a great-grandson of founder and brewing magnate Adolph Coors, Sr., and the fifth and youngest son of longtime chairman and president Joseph Coors, retired as president and chairman in January 2020 after 22 years at the helm.
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