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    Kymera International

    Specialty Materials

    Plant Process Engineer

    Detroit, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    Operates as a key resource to Company Manufacturing with metallurgical expertise directed to process improvement and new product development. Conducts and documents applied research and development projects for product and process improvement and new product development. Leads the transfer of technology to Manufacturing. Accountable for process improvement and product development activities which ensure worker safety and integrate with the Company quality systems.

    • Provides metallurgical, technical and scientific expertise to Company Manufacturing focused on product and process improvements. Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in the core company thermite, powder products and manufacturing processes.
    • Identifies and implements project work to improve the plant products and manufacturing processes. Conducts applied research to improve existing and develop new Company products and manufacturing processes.
    • Leads the transfer of all process improvements and new products to Company Manufacturing. Works with Manufacturing Management and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests and similar documents to support new or changed equipment, systems and resources.
    • Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Work Station Procedures and similar documents. Accountable for process improvement and new product activities which ensure worker safety, and integrate with the Company quality systems.
    • Remains current on new technology options for Plant products and manufacturing improvements and regularly shares information with the Director of Operations and others. Generates weekly, monthly and other reports to document and communicate all Process Engineering activities.
    • Provides technical and scientific expertise, along with exceptional customer service, to Company clients, vendors, and related stakeholders. Offers technical support to Production, Sales, and Quality teams as needed, including reviewing customer specifications, generating process capability reports, and addressing customer corrective actions.
    • Maintains a self-improvement program through participation in professional associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, completion of course work and readings to continua develop expertise in the master alloys industry and markets, process improvements, metallurgical engineering, materials science and to continue to develop leadership and coaching skills.

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    Kymera International

    Kymera International is a global specialty materials company with more than a century of industrial heritage and a clear focus on building high-performance businesses through technology, scale, and strategic growth. Backed by private equity and operating across North America, Europe, and Asia, Kymera combines advanced materials science with operational excellence to serve critical markets where performance, reliability, and innovation matter. Water filtration is one of Kymera’s most exciting and strategically important growth platforms. Through the acquisition of KDF Fluid Treatment, Kymera has established a strong position in advanced water filtration media, built around a differentiated copper-zinc technology used worldwide in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The business already delivers attractive margins and profitability, with a strong customer base and proven double-digit growth, yet remains early in its global expansion journey. https://kymerainternational.com/solutions/kdf-fluid-treatment/

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