Lead the development of advanced ceramic batch recipes for Cordierite and SiC, optimizing properties like CTE, thermal shock resistance, recrystallization temperatures, and pore structure for DPF applications
Job Summary
Lead the development of advanced ceramic batch recipes for Cordierite and SiC, optimizing properties like CTE, thermal shock resistance, recrystallization temperatures, and pore structure for DPF applications.
Drive yield management and process development to systematically reduce scrap at every stage, from extrusion and drying to firing and finishing, while establishing rigid process control limits for critical variables.
Build and lead a world-class technical organization, fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making, while serving as the primary technical interface for customer approvals and audits.
Matching Summary
Lead the development of advanced ceramic batch recipes for Cordierite and SiC, optimizing properties like CTE, thermal shock resistance, recrystallization temperatures, and pore structure for DPF applications.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ceramic batch recipe development
Cordierite and SiC optimization
Raw material validation and management
Paste rheology and mechanics
Yield management and scrap reduction
Process window definition
Custom equipment engineering
Nice-to-have
Data-driven decision-making culture
Cross-functional innovation environment
Mentorship and talent development
Continuous improvement mindset
Key Requirements
Six Sigma/8D methodologies
Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE)
SMED methodology
Experience with EPA/CARB/Euro 6/7 emission standards