Job Description

Role name: Process Engineer-Metallurgical

Work Location: Lorain OH (Onsite)

Type of hire: Contract

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager and in cooperation with other plant functions, the Process Engineer provides technical guidance and drives continuous improvements in manufacturing process capability, capacity and productivity to ensure safe and optimal process utilization. Implements capital and expense projects within scope, cost, time and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on working safely and supporting a safe work environment.
• Identifies, recommends and implements improvements in plant performance to optimize product volume, yields and quality in accordance with business needs.
• Gathers and evaluates data, applies statistical techniques to improve process capability, uses root cause and corrective action techniques to resolve process challenges, and implements improvement opportunities.
• Provides technical support for melting, casting, and post-casting processes.
• Develops plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for process and equipment operation.
• Provides training as required to manufacturing personnel to improve context for their roles.
• Works with Quality personnel on customer complaint resolution and other efforts.
• Interacts with external testing and processing vendors.
• Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to apply SPC, DOE, Lean/Six Sigma, mathematics, and statistics to solve complex manufacturing process problems.
• Some knowledge of computer-based data acquisition is helpful.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

Mandatory Skills:

• BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or other engineering discipline from an accredited college.
• One to three years work experience in Process Engineering.
• Exposure to and basic understanding of melting, casting, and solidification is helpful.
• Ability to work in a team environment that supports melting and casting operations.
• AutoCad or SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Lean Six Sigma Training is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Support quality standard (ISO9001, AS9100D, ISO17025, etc.) through participation in the quality system such as documentation, internal and external audits, calibration, etc.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Participate in teams and projects throughout the site(s) which drive improvement in efficiency, yield, etc.

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