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We are looking for a Process Engineer – Sintered Metal (Powder Metallurgy) to join our Sintered Metal Production team in a highly hands-on, shopfloor-focused role.This is not a generic engineering position. The value of this role lies in the ability to understand and control the full powder metallurgy system in real production conditions. You will operate at the intersection of powder behavior, tooling design, and press machine performance, ensuring stable, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing.Success in this role requires strong system thinking across the full chain:Powder → Machine → Tool → Process → QualityAny variation in one element impacts the others. You will be responsible for managing these interactions, solving problems in real time, and continuously improving process robustness, tooling performance, and production stability.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. First-Line Technical Support (Shopfloor Execution) Act as the immediate technical escalation point during productionDiagnose and resolve in real time: Part weight and density deviationsCracks, lamination, and compaction defectsPowder filling and flow inconsistenciesAbnormal press forces and machine behavior
Minimize scrap, downtime, and tooling damage through fast, accurate interventionApply deep process understanding rather than purely theoretical analysis2. Powder Metallurgy Process Expertise Analyze powder flow behavior and batch variabilityUnderstand cavity filling dynamics, especially for complex geometriesEvaluate density gradients and their impact on part performanceIdentify how powder characteristics influence defects and tool wear3. Tooling & Press System Interaction Develop strong understanding of tooling design for compaction processesEvaluate interactions between: Powder flowPress forcesMachine dynamics
Identify root causes of tooling-related issues such as wear, cracks, and misalignmentReview, challenge, and validate tooling designsPropose technical improvements based on structured failure analysis4. Tooling Development & Continuous Improvement Collaborate closely with tooling and design engineering teamsImprove tooling concepts to enhance robustness and stabilityDrive initiatives to: Reduce tool wearExtend tool lifetimeImprove process capability and repeatability
Adapt tooling to align with machine capability and powder behaviorTranslate shopfloor feedback into design and process improvements
Technical & Functional Expertise Strong understanding of powder metallurgy and compaction processesKnowledge of powder flow behavior and material variabilityExperience or strong capability in tooling design and press systemsAbility to connect material science, tooling mechanics, and machine performanceCore Skills & Mindset Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilityHands-on, shopfloor-oriented approachAbility to react quickly and effectively under production pressureSystem-thinking mindset across interconnected processesStrong cause-and-effect reasoning skills
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