About the role
Job Requirements Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Key Responsibilities
Process Stability & Control
Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes to identify sources of variation and instability
Establish and maintain
process parameters, standards, and controls
Drive consistency in critical processes (mixing, forming, curing, firing, etc.)
Implement corrective actions to address process deviations and non-conformances
Production Support (Hands-On)
Provide
real-time troubleshooting
on the production floor
Partner with operators and supervisors to resolve process-related issues quickly
Support production in meeting daily output and efficiency targets
Act as the primary technical resource for process-related challenges
Scrap & Yield Improvement
Analyze scrap trends and identify root causes of defects (e.g., shrinkage, cracking, dimensional issues)
Lead structured problem-solving (8D, root cause analysis) to eliminate repeat issues
Develop and implement actions to improve yield and reduce rework
Process Documentation & Standardization
Develop, update, and enforce
standard work instructions and process documentation
Ensure process changes are validated, documented, and sustained
Support training of operators on updated processes and standards
Data & Process Monitoring
Track key process metrics (yield, scrap, cycle time, throughput)
Utilize data to identify trends and drive decision-making
Establish visual controls and reporting for process performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with Quality to ensure product meets specifications and customer requirements
Partner with Maintenance to address equipment-related process issues
Support Engineering initiatives related to process improvements and new methods
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related)
preferred but not required
3–5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience
(casting, ceramics, composites, or similar preferred)
Strong understanding of
process control and variation reduction
Experience with:
Root Cause Analysis (RCA, 8D, CAPA)
Process documentation and standardization
Scrap reduction and yield improvement
Ability to work
on the production floor daily
in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.