Pilot Process Engineering Lead
Core
Lead operational and engineering backbone of a rare earth magnet pilot plant, managing data integration, production operations, and technology transfer to commercial scale.
Role type
Pilot Process Engineering Lead
Builds
Rare earth permanent magnets for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries
Domain
Advanced materials manufacturing (rare earth magnets)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MES implementation, ERP integration, process data pipeline development, statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, SOP authoring, change control management, production scheduling, equipment troubleshooting, data analysis (Python/SQL)
Preferred skills
Experience in chemicals, advanced materials, or metals industries
Technologies
MES platforms, ERP systems, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Lead MES implementation including recipe management and equipment integration; manage production scheduling, shift standups, and daily reporting; troubleshoot process deviations and equipment issues; own production recipe documentation and process improvement trials; author and maintain SOPs and enforce change control; build technology transfer packages for commercial scale-up at Benson facility
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC