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Job Title: Process Engineer/Product ManagerJob Description

Develop new material sources and translate existing materials into new applications utilizing technical expertise in materials, glass science, mineral processing, or chemical engineering to meet new market/application demands. Lead process improvement projects on mineral purification processes with cross-functional teams and external validation partners.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct IP research, gather customer requirements, and lead feasibility testing.

+ Develop prototypes, gauges, conduct pilot testing, and perform cost analysis.

+ Manage project planning, budgeting, time management, resource allocation, and risk management.

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

+ Support commercial and manufacturing teams.

+ Responsible for new process development in 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.

+ Oversee the sand purification process, driving growth, productivity, sales, margin, on-time delivery, and earnings objectives of quartz products.

+ Improve the impurity yield and enhance the purification process of quartz used in semiconductors.

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, quartz, or mineral processing industries.

+ Managerial experience.

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

+ Product management experience.

+ Experience in high-temperature purification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with statistical software such as Minitab.

+ Previous laboratory experience.

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

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

+ Experience in designing equipment for solids processing.

+ Understanding of batch and continuous processes.

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

+ Mechanical and thermal design modeling using SolidWorks.

+ Six Sigma training and/or certifications.

Work Environment

This position involves working in an office attached to a lab and manufacturing facility. The individual will spend approximately 90% of their time on the floor overseeing the sand purification process and 10% in the office. The role requires full on-site presence with no hybrid options.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

401K match, medical, dental, vision Bonus eligibility

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

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.