Momentive Performance Materials is a premier specialty materials company, providing high-technology materials solutions to the silicones, quartz and ceramics markets. A global leader with worldwide operations, the company has a robust product portfolio, an enduring tradition of service excellence, and industry-leading research and development capabilities. Our customers are located in more than 100 countries and we support them from 30 production and research and development facilities around the globe.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will utilize process engineering skills and six sigma tools to make data-driven decisions driving process excellence in manufacturing operations across all product lines, specifically in the sand plant and fiber optic tubing processes.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
· Drive stable operations and SPC in the sand plant to improve sand quality and consistency.
· Develop/optimize processes to improve fiber optic deposition tube quality.
· Develop gages for material characterization and defect detection.
· Develop a prioritized project list based onfinancials, resource requirements & ease of implementation.
· Systematically execute cost and quality projects with significant business impact.
· Document improvements in process of record.
· Translate best practices to other manufacturing sites globally.
· Audit processes to identify improvement areas including equipment, process, raw material quality and operating instructions with the goal of improving yield/quality.

Required Education and Professional Qualifications:
· BS/MS in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Required Work Experience:
· 5-10 years experience as a process engineer or a black belt in a manufacturing environment of a materials industry focused on driving cost out, quality or capacity programs.
· Demonstrated data analysis and statistics skills.
· Experience in driving stable operations/SPC to reduce process variation.
· Demonstrated program and project management skills including budgets and schedule.
· Experience in specification, installation/startup of new equipment.
· Working knowledge of analytical and material characterization techniques.
· Think creatively and communicate ideas effectively across technology and manufacturing and other functions.
· Ability to translate best practices across all manufacturing sites.
· Hands-on approach to project work; willingness to execute project goals in technology piloting and manufacturing/operations environments.
· Willingness to be a team player & lead teams successfully.
· Ability to travel; mainly to other sites (20%)

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:
· Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
· Solid modeling and 2-dimensional printmaking skills.
· Experience with high temperature furnaces, handling and processing of high purity materials.
· Background in glass or ceramics, with working knowledge of batch and continuous processing, and handling of high purity materials.

Requirements:
· You must submit your application for employment through momentive.com to be considered.
· You must be 18 years old or older.
· You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.
· You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
· You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
· If currently a Momentive employee, you must have current satisfactory work performance.

To apply for this position, visit www.Momentive.com and search on the job title. We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.