Staff Engineer

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The Staff Engineer (3D and Slip) will assist in the leading and development of the Slip & 3D teams and processes.  This position will develop specific performance key performance indicators (KPI’s) to enhance productivity and quality in the assigned areas.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support leadership and provide recommendations during the headcount review and plan elaboration.
• Attend and have meaningful participation in all production, planning and strategy meetings.
• Support lean activities initiated by manufacturing. Leverage both automated and visual systems for best-in-class performance.  Assist in the deployment of e-business solutions.
• Manage the formulation of both manual cast and pressure cast slip bodies in the WI Pottery by:
• Measuring slip casting performance for thickness and firmness.
• Monitoring plant yield for any opportunities for slip adjustments.
• Test slip fired properties including shrinkage, warpage, MOR, and absorption.
• Measure and adjust rheological properties of slip bodies through the entire value stream.
• Test all incoming raw materials related to slip and mold making, including surface area, particle size, and transmittance.
• Participate in weekly or monthly conversations with vendors to discuss incoming raw material properties and performance
• Participate in weekly conferences with technical support groups with other plants to discuss larger scale technical challenges and capital projects and provide effective recommendations and solutions.
• Manage raw material inventories by ordering materials and tracking monthly usage.
• Management of the WI pottery materials lab and 3D areas, including technicians and equipment.
• Weekly/Quarterly reporting of slip and raw material performance to multiple levels of management
• Review plaster performance from both the mold making department and cast floor.
• When required or requested, create test plans for the qualification and verification of new or replacement raw materials.
• Support the development of new technologies in assigned areas.
• Lead and engage the associates in both areas; work to further develop the associates in preparation for future career pathing.

Skills/Requirements

• Required: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Ceramics Engineering or similar; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and SAP experience.
• Previous experience of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Desired: Masters in materials/ceramic engineering or similar.
• Previous experience of 7 years or more in a ceramic environment.
• Microsoft Office and SAP master skills.
  
  

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