Element Six
supermaterials
ProcessTechnician
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“Process Technician at Element Six. Skills: process and product development improvements, processing and production of new sample materials, process transfer activities, development of new product families, technical discussions related to products and manufacturing processes. Drive process and product development improvements for existing products in response to defined customer requirements. Support the processing and production of new sample materials for customer evaluation”
Industry & Context.
data-driven decisions
may be required to travel occasionally (e.g. , customer visits, supplier engagements, trade fairs)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–3 years’ experience in a similar technical role, demonstrating capability in production development and process improvement, Experience with Microsoft Office, Experience with ERP (e.g. JDE / SAP) applications, Use of metrology and analytical equipment is required, Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions, with appropriate consideration of risk management, Proven capability to compile, structure, and present professional technical reports drawing on information from multiple sources
Nice to Have
Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to grit and micron products
What You'll Do.
Drive process and product development improvements for existing products in response to defined customer requirements
Support the processing and production of new sample materials for customer evaluation
Facilitate process transfer activities to introduce new commercial products into operations
Lead the development of new product families
from initial sample manufacturing and characterisation through to production transfer
Bills of Material (BoM)
development of procedures and process documentation
Engage directly with customers
including site visits as required
to support technical discussions related to products and manufacturing processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close collaboration within a cross-functional environment; working alongside colleagues in Product Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production; working with teams across other Element Six locations, including the Global Innovation Centre (GIC)
Communication Scope
present professional technical reports
Process & Methodology
management and tracking of sample activities
Full Job Description
Element Six (E6), is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US. Our mission We put our customers first. Using our technological expertise and industrial leadership we deliver innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage. Our vision With access to the most sophisticated R&D technology and the best minds in the business, the future is full of possibilities. Employment Equity & Inclusion and Diversity We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential, and thrive. You can find out more about who we are and what we do on our website: e6.com/en/about/corporate-information Process Technician Element Six is seeking to recruit a Process Technician to join the Element Six Grit and Micron Technical Team, reporting to the Technical Manager – Grit and Micron Products. This role requires a high level of self-directed, autonomous work and is based onsite in Shannon. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet business needs and may be required to travel occasionally (e.g., customer visits, supplier engagements, trade fairs). The role involves close collaboration within a cross-functional environment, working alongside colleagues in Product Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production, as well as with teams across other Element Six locations, including the Global Innovation Centre (GIC). Key Duties and Responsibilities * Drive process and product development improvements for existing products in response to defined customer requirements. * Support the processing and production of new sample materials for customer evaluation, including management and tracking of sa
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