Job Description
About Momentive Technologies
Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.
As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.
Senior High Temperature Furnace Engineer, Quartz
The Senior Global Furnace Engineer, Quartz is responsible for serving as the global process expert for the 214 draw processes in the Quartz business unit. This role will facilitate ongoing training and development of key global manufacturing resources and support troubleshooting & development of corrective actions for furnace performance issues. The role will also have responsibility for creating long term plans for technology advancement /maintenance strategies to improve the robustness of the manufacturing platform.
The Senior High Temperature Furnace Engineer, Quartz manages the global furnace refractory investment for the Quartz business. This requires working closely with raw material suppliers, external machine shop on tooling priorities and machining quality, and global furnace teams to ensure set-up levels are adequate and that furnaces are producing a quality product. The role will serve as the lead for the strategic projects relative to furnace refractories, including the development of new suppliers. Comply with federal and state regulations in conjunction with company policies in areas of Safety, Environmental Regulations, and Utilities. Follow and adhere to Momentive's Core Competencies, take an active Leadership role in promoting a safe work culture, interfacing with all disciplines of the company.
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement opportunities for quartz draw furnace performance, inclusive of larger scale yield challenges, asset reliability (including obsolescence concerns), gaging, and foundational design.
Provide technical support to global manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and/or optimize/standardize global furnace assets, processes, and procedures.
Develop a cadence of ongoing furnace training with global teams to bolster operational expertise among manufacturing resources and establish/maintain standard processes across sites.
Facilitate feedback discussions with manufacturing to identify need for future refractory design changes.
New set-up design including assembly and part drawings, BOM's, machining and fabrication instructions.
Existing set-up support ordering, refurbishing and/or modifying existing inventory.
Partner with the commodity manager in the negotiations with tool fabricating vendors and suppliers, quotes, vendor approval, vendors interface during fabrication
Physical inspection of completed set-ups.
Responsible for yearly investment budget for all furnace refractory investment and ensuring that capital and expense budgets are maintained.
Integrate all critical documents into quality management system.
Create/update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all furnace setup processes and generate safety job instructions.
Participate in new tool design reviews; Manage all engineering test requests and management of change (MOC) process, both internally and externally
Manage new refractory set-ups cradle-to-grave including scrap sales auctions.
Review part prints for accuracy, tolerance feasibility, and material specifications
Create the RFQ's; send to venders for tooling and capital quotes, analyze the quotes, makes the recommendations to Purchasing.
Develop contingency plan for single source operations and materials; manage validation plans for associated qualifications/changes.
Communicates the quality requirements that are needed to meet expectations for furnace set-ups.
Acts as main point of contact and provides technical support to external shops and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and ensure the tooling & capital meets company standards.
Lead strategic programs relative to critical furnace materials
Discover process differences between the three global furnace operations, test each method, and train each site on which method is the best practice.
Oversee Furnace trials and testing to ensure accuracy of the test and results.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
BS degree in engineering or related field, preferred Mechanical or Glass Engineering
Previous experience in the machining of hard metals
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing work environment (required)
Strong leadership and motivation skills within all layers of the business
Collaborative style to pull expertise and feedback on challenges from internal teams and work together to generate/action solutions
Confident communications, both written and verbal
Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven organization skills, both in staffing and logistics within a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or MBA
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (preferred), with solid statisticalanalysis and problem-solving expertise
SAP experience (or comparable ERP knowledge)
Machining experience - Turning, Milling, and CMM
Working knowledge of Solid Works and/or CAD
Key Relationships:
Reports to the Senior Director of Operations
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology, Maintenance, and Suppliers
Travel Requirements:
10%-20% of travel
Our Senior High Temperature Furnace Engineers earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. 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 LongTerm 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.
Don't miss this chance to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on industries that impact the world.
Ready to embark on a journey of discovery? Apply now!
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.
Momentive Technologies is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees or applicants for employment and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Momentive Technologies are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
