Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
About Umicore
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
About Battery Materials Solutions
Umicore’s battery materials solutions are delivering the future of electric mobility. We improve safety, enable faster charging and boost the range and durability of batteries. But our innovation does not stop there.
We offer our customers industry leading battery recycling solutions for critical metals like cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper.
To deliver a circular and sustainable battery materials value chain, we cannot stand still. Solving complex mobility challenges demands ambitious thinking and continuous innovation. This is where you come in.
Your Key Accountabilities
- Monitor production processes and product quality through visual inspections, process data analysis, and statistical tools (SPC), with a focus on Key Control Characteristics (KCC) and Key Process Characteristics (KPC).
- Ensure sustainable product quality and optimal production performance by identifying improvement opportunities and reducing non-conforming products.
- Prepare rework and reprocessing plans for off-specification materials.
- Prepare reports related to testing results, quality monitoring, and process performance.
- Create and maintain process and product engineering documentation.
- Provide daily support to Production teams in resolving process-related issues and managing low-grade product treatment activities.
- Identify, propose, test, and implement process and equipment improvements.
- Support technology transfers, new product introductions, line transfers, commissioning activities, qualification trials, raw material validations, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams on projects, providing process expertise and coordinating process-related activities during commissioning, flashing, and line acceptance.
- Organize and coordinate internal equipment trials in cooperation with global technical teams.
- Investigate process-related quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of quality documentation, including Flow Charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, CFMEA, and Key Control Characteristics.
- Manage and execute assigned R&D projects.
- Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on throughput improvement, scrap reduction, and CAPEX/OPEX optimization.
- Support existing production installations with process improvements when required.
- Continuously evaluate new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing solutions available on the market.
- Build and maintain documentation that enhances process knowledge across the organization.
- Participate in Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Energy Management Systems in line with defined responsibilities.
- Prepare data for PDC updates and reporting.
- Collaborate daily with Global Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of sintering processes and battery materials is considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis methodologies.
- Good knowledge of EHS and quality management systems, including ISO, IATF, and VDA standards.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, APQP, PPAP, QFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, and MSA.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and collaborate across multiple functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Analytical and critical thinking mindset.
- Curious about technology and driven by innovation.
- Results-oriented and proactive approach.
- Structured and methodical problem-solving skills.
- Creative in identifying and implementing solutions.
- Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
- Respectful, professional, and assertive communicator.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?