Junior Specialist Ceramic Engineering

About Villeroy & Boch Group

The Villeroy & Boch Group is one of the global leaders in premium dining & lifestyle, as well as bathroom and wellness products. Founded in 1748 and headquartered in Mettlach, Germany, the company stands for innovation, design and quality. With its two main brands Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard, the Group has about 12.000 employees and is present in around 140 countries worldwide.

The primary objective of this position is to develop technical competence in ceramic and sanitary ware manufacturing processes through structured on-the-job training and project-based assignments across key production and laboratory functions.

The position holder will participate in a structured two-year Graduate / Junior Engineer Development Program within sanitary ware manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on laboratory testing, process control, and production support activities.

Upon successful completion of the two-year development and evaluation period, and subject to satisfactory performance, the position holder will be confirmed into a permanent engineering position under a permanent employment contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire foundational knowledge and practical experience in ceramic manufacturing processes, including raw material preparation, slip casting, glazing, firing (kiln operations), and finishing processes.
• Support process monitoring, data collection, and analysis to identify opportunities for process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction in alignment with production targets and quality standards.
• Execute assigned improvement and engineering projects according to the designated production station and development phase.
• Perform laboratory testing and evaluation related to raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), process control parameters, quality systems, and safety regulations throughout all production and laboratory activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ceramic Engineering/ Science/ Chemical / Merial.
• New graduate or not more than 1 year experience.
• Excellent English skills
• Strong analytical skills

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