Senior Ceramic Project Engineer - Advanced Development (Kohler, WI) relocation available

Seeking candidate with 6+ years in ceramics manufacturing

• Execute new development projects from concept through lab trials, cost and yield evaluation, vendor evaluations, pilot trials, capital requests, plant trials, scale up and support in all areas of process introduction.
• Undertake assigned projects relating to Vitreous ware manufacturing operations and problem-solving to improve the quality control of various plant processes. Develop benchmarks to measure each project’s contribution to yield, productivity, or other categories of cost reduction.
• Coordinating with engineers, recommend to appropriate supervision additional projects, which should be targeted for implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and training as required to operating departments.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of innovations in technology, which might be adapted to manufacturing operations.
• Assist in the development of improved procedures for new process introduction.
• Engage in process improvement using available problem solving.
• Work on special projects to support other Kohler Co. potteries when needed and requested.
• Maintains awareness of relevant product technologies and improves technical skills.
• Perform all other duties as required by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY


• Bachelor of Science Degree in Ceramic Engineering (or equivalent) is required with at least 6 years of manufacturing experience in traditional ceramic manufacturing.
• Experience with Capital Equipment Projects, Process implementation, Research and Development of materials for molds, body and glazes preferred.
• Travel up to 25% annually in North America, with possible global travel involved.

To apply:
Sent resume & summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com