Process Engineer

United Protective Technologies, LLC

www.upt-usa.com

Locust, NC

Hiring: Process Engineer

Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm (no weekends)

Competitive pay; hourly wage DOE

Full benefits

Interested candidates, send resumes, or completed application to:

HR@upt-usa.com or apply online at www.upt-usa.com/careers.

United Protective Technologies, LLC (UPT), founded in 2002, is an industry leading company that excels in materials and solution-focused Research and Development products for both commercial and government customers. Our applications are the most advanced PeCVD & ARC-PVD coatings, including Diamond Like Carbon (DLC), are designed to increase durability, improve part functionality, and extend operational life in extreme environments. UPT has established a strong catalog of high-performance coatings which continue to outperform the competition. UPT currently has multiple funded contracts as well as hundreds of recurring commercial and industrial coating customers in a wide variety of industries. UPT has multiple locations, including our headquarters in Locust NC, lab space in Pittsburgh, PA, lab/office space on the campus of UNC Charlotte, and our latest facility in Niles, Ohio. As a rapidly growing company, we seek individuals who “work hard, play hard”, enjoy working in a creative atmosphere, and want to contribute to the success of our company.

UPT offers competitive wages, FREE medical coverage (employee only option), dental, and vision coverage, as well as a matching 401K plan (waiting period must be met prior to benefits enrollment). UPT also offers PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, plus many other voluntary benefits. UPT offers the opportunity for growth and advancement in salary and experience.

Process Engineer

Description:

UPT is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Process Engineer to join our team. The Process Engineer will develop, evaluate, design, and optimize coating preparation and deposition processes and support continuous improvement of current production processes to ensure consistent quality. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Analyze company processes and procedures to identify quality, productivity, and economic gaps in production

·         Design, manage and implement process changes to improve safety, reduce cycle time, reduce waste and variability

·         Learn the production techniques and processes for existing customers

·         Develop tools and methods to aid in process data collection and analysis

·         Development of standardized work instructions to ensure replicate process improvements

·         Collaborate with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing to lead root cause investigations to identify and resolve coating non-conformances

·         Identify and launch new coating and finishing equipment

·         Identify and launch new products and coating technologies

·         Must wear appropriate PPE as needed and adhere to all safety standards

·         Research new technologies to improve throughput and yield

·         Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the company

Skills/Qualifications:

·         Must be a U.S. Citizen

·         Must possess technical analytical thinking and detail-oriented skill set

·         Must be able to get a DOD Security Clearance

·         Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

·         Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

·         History of quality system documentation

·         Communicate clearly (written and oral)

·         Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

·         Strong Microsoft skills with Word and Excel

·         Experience working with databases such as SQL

·         Hands-on learner

·         Proven leadership skills

·         Understanding of process automation and controls

Education/Experience Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in chemical or materials engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 4 years of experience

Desired Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in chemical or materials engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 2 years of experience

·         CAD design for in-house tooling

·         Working practical knowledge of AS9100

·         Knowledge of the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Plasma enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) & Cathodic Arc Deposition (ARC-PVD) coating processes

·         Experience programming Mitsubishi PLC logic

• ·         Proven project management skills