{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"564d1a678e3bbd296152e02d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/564d1a678e3bbd296152e02d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/564d1a678e3bbd296152e02d","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:\n\nThis position is responsible for supporting strategic and capital projects within the West Branch Sinter Operation. The Process Engineer will analyze existing production processes and recommend improvements to methods, equipment, and operating procedures that reduce risk, cost, and waste; improve yield and productivity; and enhance the quality and consistency of tungsten carbide powder products. This role will also contribute to lean initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the operation.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineering professional who can work independently, solve technical problems, analyze production data, and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences across the organization.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nIn partnership with EHS and the Plant Management Team, participates in safety reviews and is a leader supporting a culture committed to an accident-free workplace.\n\nWork with operational resources to achieve business goals and lead strategic & Capex projects related to powder plant.\n\nWork closely with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and lean initiatives that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency in tungsten carbide powder manufacturing.\n\nIdentify and implement process, equipment, materials and technology improvements to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce cost.\n\nDevelop, track, and communicate key process indicators to improve operational stability and identify opportunities for improvement.\n\nSupport the successful introduction of new products by ensuring appropriate process controls, documentation, and quality standards are in place.\n\nApply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods, including Lean and Six Sigma principles, to develop and sustain robust processes.\n\nResponsible for driving improvement in material yields and reductions in scrap\n\nProvide technical support for the development and maintenance of process documentation.\n\nTroubleshoot equipment and process issues affecting manufacturing performance.\n\nDefine, collect, and analyze process data to support business improvement initiatives.\n\nEnsure processes comply with applicable environmental, safety, and quality requirements, including government regulations, company standards, and site ISO requirements.\n\nPartner with Maintenance and vendors to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, TPM efforts, and improvement activities that help ensure product quality.\n\nQualifications\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties of the role. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nEducation and/or Work Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in materials, metallurgical, chemical, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, chemistry, or related technical field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant process/manufacturing experience will be considered.\n\n3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment preferred; additional experience may be required depending on the depth of technical expertise demonstrated.\n\nExperience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: sintering, thermal processing, powder metallurgy, chemistry, materials analysis, or related manufacturing processes.\n\nTechnical Skills/Physical Requirements\n\nExperience supporting or leading capital projects in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 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So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.\n\nIf you are currently a Hyperion employee, please log into SuccessFactors to access our internal career center.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Hyperion Materials Technologies","rawCompany":"hyperion materials technologies","city":"West Branch","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T04:00:52.533Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332117","title":"Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing","slug":"powder-metallurgy-part-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:\n\nThis position is responsible for supporting strategic and capital projects within the West Branch Sinter Operation. The Process Engineer will analyze existing production processes and recommend improvements to methods, equipment, and operating procedures that reduce risk, cost, and waste; improve yield and productivity; and enhance the quality and consistency of tungsten carbide powder products. This role will also contribute to lean initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the operation.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineering professional who can work independently, solve technical problems, analyze production data, and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences across the organization.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nIn partnership with EHS and the Plant Management Team, participates in safety reviews and is a leader supporting a culture committed to an accident-free workplace.\n\nWork with operational resources to achieve business goals and lead strategic & Capex projects related to powder plant.\n\nWork closely with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and lean initiatives that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency in tungsten carbide powder manufacturing.\n\nIdentify and implement process, equipment, materials and technology improvements to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce cost.\n\nDevelop, track, and communicate key process indicators to improve operational stability and identify opportunities for improvement.\n\nSupport the successful introduction of new products by ensuring appropriate process controls, documentation, and quality standards are in place.\n\nApply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods, including Lean and Six Sigma principles, to develop and sustain robust processes.\n\nResponsible for driving improvement in material yields and reductions in scrap\n\nProvide technical support for the development and maintenance of process documentation.\n\nTroubleshoot equipment and process issues affecting manufacturing performance.\n\nDefine, collect, and analyze process data to support business improvement initiatives.\n\nEnsure processes comply with applicable environmental, safety, and quality requirements, including government regulations, company standards, and site ISO requirements.\n\nPartner with Maintenance and vendors to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, TPM efforts, and improvement activities that help ensure product quality.\n\nQualifications\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties of the role. 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