Technical Project Leader - Materials Engineering (Ceramics/Glass/Polymers)

 

Bringing intelligence to light and passion to innovation

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in optical solutions. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich peoples' lives. This is what we mean by Sensing is Life. Our around 26,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnoses more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience.

Your new responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Project Leader for our development team for ceramic/glass/polymer/composite materials used for LED applications.  This position will be in the Exeter, NH location, which is the center of excellence for ceramic, glass and composite components within ams-OSRAM.  Those who join this operation will be involved with state-of-the-art materials and processes.  Applicants should hold a minimum of an Engineering B.S. degree, preferably in a field of Materials with 5 to 10 years engineering experience in industry.
 
The successful candidate will join a skilled and motivated team in advancing current capabilities, introducing new processes, and implementing new technologies in production.  There will be extensive interaction between research and development, engineering, plant management, and production employees on the shop floor for the industrialization and qualification of new products and new processes, and for ongoing improvement of the new manufacturing processes and their efficiency.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Directing projects through the steps of qualification of new products and/or processes for production
• Leading cross-functional teams through the APQP and Gate Structures for qualification 
• Interacting with customers to gain their approval for new products and/or processes
• Coordination with project team members, engineering, production, and quality as required
• Preparation of samples, execution of engineering pilot and production pilot runs 
• Demonstration of process capability and achievement of cost targets
• Assisting in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments
   

What we look for

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• BS or MS in Engineering, preferably Ceramics/Glass/Polymers Engineering or Materials Science
• 5 to 10 or more years engineering experience in industry
• Significant experience in Project Leadership
• Competence in 6-sigma methodologies including DOE 
• Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Good organizational and communication skills, written and verbal

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Prior responsibility for qualification of new products and/or processes, and transfer to production
• Handling of projects associated with high-volume production 
• Processing of ceramic, glass, or polymer materials, particularly for optical applications

Along with a highly competitive salary, the company offers full medical benefits, matching 401K, extensive wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Our location offers a business casual atmosphere and a great working environment. 
 

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact us at HRServices@osram.com for assistance.

Please contact John Bradley for further information via John.Bradley@ams-osram.com or +1 469 2984297.