Advanced Mechanical Development Engineer

About Momentive Technologies Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications. Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visitwww.momentivetech.com. Advanced Mechanical Development Engineer As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll lead the development of revolutionary technologies, diving into the creation of advanced materials that will redefine possibilities. Your role will be pivotal in guiding the introduction of groundbreaking products, providing invaluable support to our customers, and pioneering innovative high-temperature fusion processes. Not only will you lead in bringing these technologies to life, but you'll also play a crucial part in scaling up engineering processes - taking products from initial bench concepts to high-volume manufacturing reality. Responsibilities - Develop new quartz products and processes utilizing technical expertise to meet new market/application demands. - Lead new product introduction projects with cross-functional teams and external validation partners. Responsibilities include feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, cost analysis and scale up to manufacturing. - Apply project management skills in planning, budgeting, time management, resource allocation, and risk management. - Generate intellectual properties such as patents, publications, and internal reports - Responsible for manufacturing technical support regarding high temperature processing of ceramics, ceramics bonding and precision machining. - Apply Six Sigma methodology, statistical, surface and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis and troubleshooting. Minimum Qualifications - Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering. - 5+ years of hands-on industry experience capable of contributing valuable insights immediately. - Expertise in working with and the design of high temperature processing equipment - Modeling and designing components and equipment; experience translating designs into production equipment - Proficient in statistical design and analysis of experimental data including design of experiment, hypothesis testing and Gage R&R. - Project management experience - effective planning and prioritization of projects of significant business impact to deliver new product/process technologies. - Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing, supplier, and customers to accomplish project objectives on time and within budget. - Ability to do hands-on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE and interact and influence in a matrixed environment. - Experience working with statistical software such as Minitab. - A strong sense of accountability, urgency, and self-direction. - Ability to travel internationally 10% Preferred Qualifications Understanding of basic mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems involved in the operatio