Job Details

About ACI Materials

ACI Materials has developed a breakthrough processing technology that fundamentally transforms advanced materials manufacturing. Our proprietary platform delivers 10-100x performance improvements in conductive inks, aerospace coatings, and electronic adhesives while reducing manufacturing costs and waste streams. ACI is positioned at the epicenter of North American electronics manufacturing reshoring and the global transition to sustainable materials processing. As we scale from current operations to a world-class commercial organization to capture the extraordinary market opportunity ahead.

The Opportunity

Join a deep tech company transitioning from development to commercial-scale manufacturing serving aerospace, energy, mobility, and advanced electronics sectors. As an AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, we engineer advanced material formulations using proprietary fluid dynamics processing technology that fundamentally transforms material properties at the molecular level, enabling breakthrough performance across multiple industrial applications.

The opportunity offers a chance to manage production systems and processes as we scale from pilot to full commercial capacity. You'll contribute to establishing manufacturing standards, implement process controls, and shape operational infrastructure during a critical growth phase where your input and decisions will define how the company manufactures for the next decade.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up of formulation processing systems from pilot to production volume, establishing protocols for batch consistency, yield optimization, and quality verification
• Design and implement process control systems integrating real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and automated quality checkpoints
• Partner with R&D to translate laboratory formulations into manufacturable processes, resolving scale-dependent issues and optimizing for throughput and cost efficiency
• Develop standard operating procedures, equipment maintenance protocols, and failure mode analysis for critical processing equipment
• Manage production scheduling, inventory control, and resource allocation to meet customer delivery commitments across multiple product lines
• Build and lead production team through hiring, training, and performance management as operations expand
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to establish testing protocols, specification limits, and certification documentation for customer applications
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies, statistical process control, and root cause analysis to reduce waste and improve yields
• Maintain and enhance AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems, ensuring production processes meet aerospace-grade documentation, traceability, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline (Recent graduates and December 2025 graduates encouraged to apply)
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and process engineering fundamentals
• Direct experience with process equipment operation, troubleshooting, and optimization (internships, co-ops, or undergraduate research acceptable)
• Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical engineering solutions
• Clear, precise technical communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration
• Self-directed work ethic with proven ability to solve complex problems under minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Python programming for data analysis, process modeling, or automation (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib)
• JavaScript is a plus for data translation into MRP system
• Experience with materials characterization, rheology, or formulation chemistry
• Exposure to statistical process control, design of experiments, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Leadership experience through project teams, lab supervision, or technical organizations
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems, process control software, or laboratory information management systems

The Engineering Opportunity

Most engineers join mature manufacturing operations where processes are fixed and roles are narrowly defined. This position offers something fundamentally different: the opportunity to architect production systems during their formative stage.

Your input and decisions on equipment selection, process parameters, quality metrics, and automation strategy will become the operational framework for years to come. As production volume increases 10?50x over the next 24 months, you'll face the full spectrum of scale-up challenges that define modern advanced formulation manufacturing.

For engineers interested in both technical depth and organizational impact, this role provides direct exposure to executive decision-making, customer technical requirements, and strategic business development while maintaining hands?on engineering work.

Exchange the predictability of corporate ladders for the velocity of scale?up impact. If you're the type of engineer who asks "why are we doing it this way?" rather than "what's the procedure?", this environment will accelerate your development significantly faster than traditional paths.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Dependent on experience and technical depth
• Equity compensation: Stock options with significant upside potential tied to company growth
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Professional development support for continued technical education and certifications