About Tosoh Quartz
Tosoh Quartz is a global leader in high-precision silica glass products, where innovation and quality drive our success in the semiconductor industry. As part of the diversified Tosoh Corporation family, our teams in the US and the UK collaborate across continents to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor industry solutions through advanced engineering and a commitment to continuous improvement. With over 300 dedicated employees and a reputation for excellence, we offer a dynamic environment focused on developing new products, fostering professional growth, and shaping the future of technology.
As part of the Engineering team, the Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving the efficiency of Tosoh Quartz’s manufacturing processes. You will ensure a sound manufacturing process, develop new techniques and new products, and coordinate process improvement projects.
What you’ll do at Tosoh Quartz.
- Develop, enhance, and implement systems that increase efficiency and optimize all phases of service or production processes, from design to manufacturing.
- Oversee process design projects and ensure the efficient and safe functioning of all the processes related to producing our products.
- Work with equipment designers to develop a cost-effective and working production process.
- Integrate new technology and products/NPI into existing processes.
- Conduct tests on systems for efficiency and accuracy.
- Assess safety requirements and ensure these are integrated into the process; maintains reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
- Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
- Collect, record, and transcribe data, and show results in reports.
- Develop and maintain product and process documentation.
- Participate in incident investigations and advise on corrective actions.
- Research new manufacturing technology and collaborate with peers to improve production equipment functionality.
- Mentor and support other engineers in the department.
Who you are.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- 4+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement projects.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
Why You’ll Love Working at Tosoh Quartz
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Tosoh Quartz offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term growth, including:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- $500 annual wellness reimbursement
- 401(k) with Company match
- Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarship and education assistance
- Columbia Sportswear Employee Store access
- Additional perks that make Tosoh Quartz a great place to build your career
Please note: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug and background screenings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- 4+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement projects
- Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software
What We Do
Tosoh Quartz, Inc. produces quartz glassware for semiconductor-industry processing and integrated-circuit manufacturing. Its facilities in Portland, Oregon, and Durham, England, fabricate technically demanding products, including complex designs that other suppliers may consider impossible to make. The company emphasizes uncompromising quality, technically correct products, controlled growth, careful training, detailed manufacturing, and customer service for the semiconductor industry, serving customers requiring precision and specialized fabrication.
