• Process Development Manager

    Actalent (Richmond Heights, OH)


    Job Title: Sand Material Process Development ManagerJob Description

     

    As a Sand Material Process Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing new material sources and translating existing materials into new applications. Utilizing your technical expertise in materials, glass science, mineral processing, or chemical engineering, you will meet new market and application demands.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead process improvement projects on mineral purification processes with cross-functional teams and external validation partners.

    + Conduct IP research and determine customer requirements through voice of customer methods.

    + Perform feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, cost analysis, and scale-up projects.

    + Manage projects efficiently through planning, budgeting, time management, resource allocation, and risk management.

    + Generate intellectual properties such as patents, publications, and internal reports.

    + Support commercial and manufacturing teams.

    + Develop new processes for high purity sand and tungsten for the fused quartz business.

    + Apply Six Sigma methodology and use statistical, surface, and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis, and troubleshooting.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Glass Science, Mineral Processing, Geology, or Chemical Engineering.

    + 5+ years of hands-on experience within the geological, glass, or quartz industries.

    + Managerial experience.

    + Proficiency in statistical design and analysis of experimental data, including design of experiment and hypothesis testing.

    + Product management experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with statistical software such as Minitab.

    + Previous lab experience.

    + Expertise in sand beneficiation, hot chlorination, calcination, and other mineral processing methods.

    + Familiarity with processing of refractory metals, including sintering and machining.

    + Experience designing equipment for solids processing.

    + Understanding of batch and continuous processes.

    + Experience with quartz fusion processes including electric fusion, arc fusion, and flame fusion or vapor deposition.

    + Mechanical and thermal design modeling using SolidWorks.

    + Six Sigma training and certifications.

    Work Environment

    This role involves working in an office attached to a lab and manufacturing facility. The individual will spend 60% of their time in a lab and 40% in a pilot production plant. They will split their time between sand and quartz locations, focusing on creating a new R&D process for sand purification.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond Heights, Ohio.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

     

    Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

     

    Dental Coverage

     

    Vision Coverage

     

    401(k) plan with Company Match

     

    Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

     

    Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

     

    Employee Assistance Program

     

    Wellness Program

     

    Tuition Reimbursement

     

    Employee Referral Program

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Richmond Heights,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.