Process Engineer

Overview In this role, you will help stabilize and optimize manufacturing processes essential to Alkegen’s specialty materials. You’ll work on cross-functional process improvements that impact yield, scrap, and efficiency, partnering with operators, maintenance, and quality teams. You’ll lead data-driven problem solving to address deviations and ensure robust, standardized processes. This position offers hands-on influence on daily production and long-term process improvements in a mission-driven, innovation-led environment. ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyze manufacturing processes to identify sources of variation and instabilityEstablish and maintain process parameters, standards, and controlsDrive consistency in critical processes (mixing, forming, curing, firing)Implement corrective actions for process deviations and non-conformancesProvide real-time troubleshooting on the production floor and support production targetsLead root cause analysis (8D, RCA, CAPA) to eliminate repeat defectsDevelop and enforce standard work instructions and process documentationTrack key process metrics (yield, scrap, cycle time, throughput) and establish visual controlsCollaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering on process improvements and methods Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred but not required3–5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience (casting, ceramics, composites, or similar)Strong understanding of process control and variation reductionExperience with RCA (RCA, 8D, CAPA) and root cause analysisProcess documentation and standardization experienceScrap reduction and yield improvement knowledgeAbility to work on the production floor daily in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcross-functional collaborationProcess control and variation reductionRCA, 8D, CAPAProcess documentation and standardization