Job Description

Drive Process Excellence. Improve Manufacturing Performance. Build Better Products.

Are you a hands-on technical professional who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and improving manufacturing processes? Join our team as a Process Engineering Technician , where you'll play a key role in optimizing production operations, supporting new product development, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering functions.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be the bridge between Engineering and Operations, helping ensure products are manufactured efficiently, consistently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll:

• Monitor manufacturing processes and machine performance, making adjustments to improve quality and productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process and product performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate process, product, and equipment issues and develop practical solutions.
• Support new product development by creating prototypes, testing materials, and assisting with manufacturing implementation.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, drawings, and product specifications.
• Assist with product estimates, quotes, and manufacturing master data.
• Train production personnel on new processes, procedures, and best practices.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for a technically skilled professional who combines strong analytical abilities with a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Knowledge Areas

• Manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Materials properties, laboratory testing methods, and quality verification techniques.
• Statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, measurements, and specifications.
• Process improvement methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.

Key Skills

• Data analysis and problem-solving.
• Documentation, technical writing, and process development.
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Abilities

• Work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Think critically, observe trends, and identify root causes.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support operational needs in both office and manufacturing environments

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, plus three years of manufacturing process experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, quality, or product development environments preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ceramic engineering or ceramic fiber manufacturing experience is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance, product quality, and innovation. If you enjoy working with data, machinery, materials, and people to solve complex challenges and improve processes, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

For a full benefit summary, click HERE.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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