Ceramic Process Engineer

About Us: We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS). Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.  POSITION SUMMARY The Ceramic Process Engineer reports directly to the Product Engineering Manager and supports the ceramic, piezo and RF business. Leads and directs the monitoring and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes to maintain product yields and quality.  Develop factory SPC and Lean initiatives. Utilization of an array of continuous improvement tools (DOE, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Green Belt) and general statistical analysis methods will be required.  Train others on the proper use of these techniques both in the form or oral communication and documentation. Recommends and implements lean processes and products that improve manufacturing capabilities, efficiencies, yields and quality.  A resource for the design, optimization, launch, and manufacturing of product or process issues to further optimize products for manufacturability, cycle time, cost reductions, and transfer off shore.  Represent production in design reviews and FSA (final ship acceptance). Provides technical leadership to technicians, lower level engineers, and operators. Reports and interfaces process and project status and progress to management in oral and written communications.  Also, interfaces with suppliers, and customers. Provide diagnostic, recommendations for maintaining, upgrade existing equipment or acquisition of new equipment. Work with other department (Facility, quality, operation) for installation and release to production. Work closely with new product introduction team to efficiently and cost effectively introduce new products into manufacturing. leadership for their area of responsibility.  Works independently and periodically reports status to engineering management and plant manufacturing management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for maintaining and improving ceramic manufacturing processes with emphasis on PZT ceramic formulation, batching, spray dry, pressing, and sintering. Uses their technical knowledge and ingenuity to resolve complex problems and provides technical leadership…