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In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our manufacturing operations. You will work with cross-functional teams both at the site and across the larger business organization to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and optimize production processes. Your expertise will help drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
At Solstice, our people play a critical role in developing and assisting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze metallurgical and metal forming processes (rolling, forging, heat treatment) using statistical tools to identify variability, and increase yield
- Collect and analyze production and quality data (SPC, control charts, Pareto analysis) to drive process optimization and reduce scrap and rework
- Lead root cause investigations on defects related to metallurgy (e.g., cracking, inclusions, grain structure) and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve equipment and process issues impacting throughput, product quality, and consistency
- Develop and maintain data dashboards, and trend analyses to monitor KPIs such as yield, downtime, and defect rates
- Provide metallurgical expertise to troubleshoot issues tied to material processing, heat treatment cycles, and forming operations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process stability, and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards specific to metals manufacturing and processing environments
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry''s most renowned brands such as Solstice, Genetron, Aclar, Spectra, Fluka, and Hydranal. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice's approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.
MUST HAVES
- Education: Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Experience: 3+ years in metals manufacturing (e.g., steel, titanium, forging, rolling, or heat treatment operations)
- Metallurgical Knowledge: Strong understanding of physical metallurgy including microstructure-property relationships, and thermal/mechanical processing
- Data & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to gather, analyze, and interpret production data using Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), control charts, and statistical tools (Minitab or similar)
- Problem-Solving: Experience conducting root cause analysis on metallurgical defects and process inefficiencies using structured methodologies
- Process Improvement: Demonstrated success improving yield, reducing scrap, and stabilizing processes through data-driven decisions
- Project Execution: Ability to manage and execute process improvement projects from data collection through implementation and validation
WE VALUE
- Experience with metal forming operations such as hot/cold rolling, forging, extrusion, and associated process controls
- Familiarity with heat treatment processes (annealing, quenching) and their impact on material properties.
- Hands-on knowledge of machining processes (CNC, milling, turning) and downstream effects on metallurgical quality
- Certification or application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (DMAIC), or Statistical Process Control in a metal''s environment
- Experience working with production databases, MES systems, or historian tools to extract and analyze process data
- Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present data insights through charts, reports, and visual dashboards
- Self-driven continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify trends in data and translate them into actionable process changes
- Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, engineering, and leadership to drive measurable business impact
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $98154K-$122693k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate''s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here