Coating Process Engineer

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Energy Jobline ZR Full time

Job Description

This position’s prime responsibilities are for the development of new (to CVI) deposition technologies, new materials systems and new deposition products, the latter including coating challenges that CVI may undertake for customers. The position improves the efficiency and throughput of the existing equipment and processes. The position is also responsible for any external Coating research collaborations that CVI undertakes. Monitor global developments in thin film technology that might impact CVI and to provide technical assessments of developing areas of application that might provide new business opportunities.

Process Development & Innovation

Deliver business transformation through disruptive technology innovation. Review customer and market feedback to maximize impact of development and innovation efforts. Develop technology and innovation roadmaps that are aligned with our customer's existing and emerging needs. Ensure the site has access to all sources of manufacturing and process best practice so that we gain and sustain a competitive advantage over our competitors.

Assists the business development, sales, and marketing functions to maximise the competitiveness and responsiveness of our products and processes. Enable manufacturable results from development and innovation efforts. Leverage risks and opportunities- pursue and adopt new technologies and drive implementation across product lines

Participate in proposal development and champion estimates and technical statements of work whilst serving as a technical spokesperson for CVI Infrared. Serve as a key interface with customers and takes their needs and requirements as inputs to create high-value solutions.

Implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Process Leadership

Provide and share expert process knowledge and technical skills so that the teams can achieve consistent and sustained manufacturing efficiency and process improvement.

Project and display an engaging, empowering and encouraging leadership style. Lead Coating R&D with direction and vision, continually re-enforcing process standardisation in any form. Lead the production technicians with focus and consistency displaying a challenging and questioning approach to correct variation from standard. Develop focus and direction promoting a “one team, one vision” approach.

Process Industrialisation

Working with the Production teams to fully industrialise new products, materials and processes. Using proven structured industrialisation and transfer techniques work with multifunctional teams to remove risk and ensure product, processes and materials are production ready. Establish and instil standards within the team to measure acceptable levels of quality, yield and productivity to ensure a right first-time release to manufacturing.

Ensure lessons learned from all aspects of the role are effectively communicated to the relevant areas of the business to ensure companywide process improvements and known, understood and acted upon. For this role there will be a close working relationship with Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing.

Your profile:

– An Engineering Degree

– Proven Knowledge of Thin Film Coating Deposition Design and Control

– 5+ years of experience in high technology manufacturing or research labs

– Competent in Project Management

– Be self-driven to learn new skills and take on responsibilities

– Competent in the use of computer systems like Microsoft Office, Coating Design Software

– Strong problem-solving skills with an attention to detail

– Highly analytical mindset

– Ability to work with teams at all levels and lead change (Facilitate, lead, and motivate)

– Able to communicate in concise and accurate English (verbal and written reports/presentations)

– Capability to travel internationally to support customer visits

Are you interested?

We are looking forward to meeting you. Please send us your application via LinkedIn.

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