[Hiring] Process Application Specialist Die Cast @Quaker Houghton

Role Description

The Process Application role is responsible for providing specialized product and application expertise to support frontline sales, business development teams, and customers. This position partners with commercial and technical functions to optimize product performance, resolve application challenges, and drive continuous improvement in solution effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Application Specialist with expertise in Die Cast to join our team. As a Process Application Specialist, you will be responsible for optimizing and improving the die cast processes in our organization and at customer locations when needed. Your role will involve:

• Conducting thorough analysis and evaluation of current die cast processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement strategies.
• Working directly with customers to optimize die cast process, tooling, and equipment.
• Troubleshooting process-related issues and providing technical support to production teams and customers as needed.
• Developing and implementing quality control measures to ensure consistent product performance.
• Conducting regular process audits and providing recommendations for enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Staying up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in Die Cast.
• Collaborating with external vendors and suppliers to source appropriate materials for die cast processes.
• Training and educating production teams and customers on new processes, equipment, and techniques.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of process changes, improvements, and results.

This is a remote position with travel to include customer sites and company offices/laboratories for required meetings. Ideally, this candidate would reside in Eastern or Central Time Zone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in area of focus: Die Cast.
• Proven experience working with die cast processes, die cast tooling, and all ancillary equipment used in the die cast process.
• In-depth knowledge of die cast principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve process-related issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with CAD Design is a plus.
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements.
• Proficient in English - written & spoken.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to generate reports as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory.
• Paid time off for volunteerism.
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring.
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan.
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry.