Process Engineer Pressing (and green cut)
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking aProcess Engineer Pressingto lead the design operation and optimization of all pressing processes within our fast-growing magnet manufacturing start-up. This role will oversee operations from jet-milled powder through pressing green part handling and cutting ensuring process stability magnetic alignment and uniform green a key role in managingrecyclesand slurry systems while driving consistent product quality and efficient downstream operations in a dynamic high-growth production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define andmaintainslurry preparation and wet pressing parameters to achieve consistent green density and orientation.
- Oversee press setup tooling design and magnetic fieldapplicationduring pressing.
- Develop processes for green cutting trimming and part separation.
- Establish handling methods to minimize green part damage prior to sintering.
- Manage greenrecyclesand slurry re-use processes ensuring quality control.
- Develop andmaintainSOPs FMEAs and control documentation.
- Analyze press data (force alignment density) and drive improvements in yield and process stability.
- Interface with Maintenance and Facilities on press utilities cooling and magnetic field systems.
- Collaborate with Furnace Engineer for green part drying pre-sintering loading and tray design.
- Participatein equipmentselectionand qualification for presses dryers and cutting systems. This includes both wet pressing systems and future dry pressing systems that require more protected environmental considerations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Materials Science or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 35 years of experience in pressing powder handling ormaterialsprocessing.
- Proficiencyin slurry preparation wet pressing parameters green part handling and tooling/magnetic field setup.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including data analysis and statistical process control (SPC).
- Knowledge of SOPs FMEAs and quality control for pressing operations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Experience managingrecycles slurry re-use andoptimizingprocess stability and yield.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required towalk stand move sit carry bend kneel reach push pull lift use hands and fingers handle orfeel and talkand hear. May berequiredto lift and move boxes or packages notexceeding 20 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to thepositionand extended work hours may berequired.
WorkEnvironment:
The work environment will be a mix ofa typicaloffice environmentlaboratory spacemanufacturingfloorand construction site.
Noise level:
Exposure will vary and include normal office noise typical laboratory sounds (e.g. ventilation systems equipment operation) manufacturing floor noise (e.g. machinery forklifts) and construction site noise depending on project phase and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.
USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities
USA Rare Earths policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal state and/or local laws.
Forassistanceapplying for employment through this site due to disability please contact Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Who we are: We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery ... View more
