Operations Excellence Engineer

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices, and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.

Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com

Operations Excellence Engineer

The Operations Excellence Engineer will report directly to the Senior Director Global Production - Ceramics. This position focuses on operations processes to increase efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost savings. This position requires strong project management skills, experience in manufacturing, operations, and process improvements and the ability to work with a team of engineers, technologists and production associates to produce quality products in a safe and cost-effective environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross functional improvement projects by setting goals and timelines, tracking performance, acting on data, removing roadblocks, and communicating status

• Assist in the sustainability of stable operations and a Continuous Improvement culture through leadership, training and collaboration with internal and external resources

• Provide leadership, engineering expertise, and excellence to the Operations and Maintenance teams in support of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Organizational Development initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement in areas of safety, product quality, product delivery, and product cost through the analysis of plant data and collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel

• Facilitate problem solving (root cause analysis) with corrective action through collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and other support organizations.

• Reduce product lead time via the implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts on the production line

• Standardize and improve processes and systems and ensure recommendations and results are sustained

• Support business priorities and urgent needs

• Assist with audits, compliance, and customer issues

• Support training and rollout of improvements

• Take on special projects as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Engineering, Operations, or related field

• 3+ years experience relevant manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized training in Operations Excellence

• LSSB (Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt)

• A track record of leading large scale Continuous Improvement efforts with demonstrated sustained outcomes

• Strong knowledge of KPI, cost of quality, and performance tracking

• Proven success in reducing waste, improving productivity, and driving cost savings

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to influence organizational change

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills that facilitate achieving desired results and building cohesive teams

• Exhibits desire and courage to learn new skills and assume broader roles in the organization

• Energetic self-starter with strong leadership skills

• Exhibits a sense of urgency which translates to the floor

• Strong analytical expertise coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to all levels

• Experience in manufacturing, operations, quality, or process improvements

• Strong project management skills

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong continuous improvement and process optimization

Our Operations Excellence Engineer will earn a variable compensation including annual base salary and annual bonus. The base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• 401(k) plan with Company Match

• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.

EEO Statement:

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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