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Process Engineer
Posted on July 3, 2025
- Limerick, Ireland
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

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Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Process Engineer will provide the Operations and Sales Teams with engineering support related to service products and process developments/qualifications. The Process Engineer will provide engineering support to drive cost/efficiency (yield and labour) improvements and cycle time reduction in our existing product and service portfolio, as well as to support new business opportunities. He/she will also assist with investigation and proposal of new equipment, procedures and methods to improve our processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement
Troubleshoot problems with existing equipment and processes. Recommend solutions to such problems and implement solutions after review.
Investigate and propose new production procedures and methods to automate, improve, and bring efficiencies to existing processes.
Utilizing the General Process Change control system, complete implementation of changes, providing progress reports and outcome evaluations.
Runs test programs to identify key variables for process optimization using sound Continuous Improvement techniques (such as ANOVA, DOE). Collect and analyze data from tests. Develops conclusions and recommendations for process improvement(s).
Assist with Ramp Plan, Control Plan and Sourcing Plan processes.
Completes Continuous Improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma & Lean techniques that improve key metrics (Cost of Quality, Customer Complaint metrics, Yield, Productivity) that increase organizational effectiveness and reduces cycle time.
Act as the 8D champion for complaint resolution including root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventative actions for any complaints for the assigned area.
Product & Process Development:
Working with Product Development and T&I to follow the New Product Development process completing the Manufacturing sections related to Process Travelers, Work Instructions, SOP, training, etc.
Develops SOPs and Process Flow Diagrams for new products/services or modified equipment and procedures.
Complete General Process Change control documents when implementing process changes on assigned production processes.
Develop standard work and assist with training operators.
Communicate and work with Sales and off-site teams where required to link in with our customer’s engineering teams
Process Control:
Complete Process Audits and resolve audit findings.
Determines critical process metrics that can be monitored on a regular basis.
Ensure that safety and process hazard reviews are conducted for new or modified equipment and procedures.
Develops and maintains Value Stream Maps, FMEA’s, Control Plans etc. for assigned processes.
Apply Six Sigma principles to drive process improvements.
Supervisory Requirements:
Act as Project Leader for continuous improvement and corrective action teams.
Act safely and ethically at all times and work in partnership with the EHS & Quality Depts. Uphold and act according to our values, mission, and vision.
Assists T&I in New Process Development Stage Gate reviews.
Assists in all Change Control processes.
Capital Investment:
Assist local leadership team in development and execution of Capital Investment Plans for the Facility;
Partake in development of investment strategies aligned with corporate and local goals.
Partake in individual project budgeting and planning
Partake in managing individual projects through execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
Partake in establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, contractors and other stakeholders
General support for all EHS, Continuous Improvement or Growth opportunity projects
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Education/ Skills/ Experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Prefer field of study in: Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience: Experience in manufacturing processes required.
Direct technical experience working in the PVD industry preferred but not necessary
Previous experience in the Semiconductor or Data Storage Device Industry preferred but not necessary
Strong materials/metallurgy background preferred but not necessary
Experience in Lean Six Sigma practices – Green or Black Belt certified – preferred
Advanced CAD (Solid Works or AutoCAD), MS Office IT skills and Statistical Software.
Excellent interpersonal, written & ICT skills
Strong communication skills both with customers and internally
Able to work cross functionally across technology, operations, quality
Detail oriented, & self-motivated
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines
Ability to lead project groups that consist of team members with varying skills and knowledge
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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