Process Engineer

The Process Engineer operate as a key resource to Company Manufacturing with metallurgical expertise directed to process improvement and new product development. Conducts and documents applied research and development projects for product and process improvement and new product development. Leads the transfer of technology to Manufacturing. Accountable for process improvement and product development activities which ensure worker safety and integrate with the Company quality systems. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides metallurgical, technical and scientific expertise to Company Manufacturing focused on product and process improvements. Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in the core company thermite, powder products and manufacturing processes.
• Identifies and implements project work to improve the plant products and manufacturing processes. Conducts applied research to improve existing and develop new Company products and manufacturing processes.
• Leads the transfer of all process improvements and new products to Company Manufacturing. Works with Manufacturing Management and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests and similar documents to support new or changed equipment, systems and resources.
• Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Workstation Procedures and similar documents. Accountable for process improvement and new product activities which ensure worker safety, and integrate with the Company quality systems.
• Remains current on new technology options for Plant products and manufacturing improvements and regularly shares information with the Director of Operations and others. Generates weekly, monthly and other reports to document and communicate all Process Engineering activities.
• Provides technical and scientific expertise, along with exceptional customer service, to Company clients, vendors, and related stakeholders. Offers technical support to Production, Sales, and Quality teams as needed, including reviewing customer specifications, generating process capability reports, and addressing customer corrective actions.
• Maintains a self-improvement program through participation in professional associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, completion of course work and readings to continuously develop expertise in the master alloys industry and markets, process improvements, metallurgical engineering, materials science and to continue to develop leadership and coaching skills. 

• BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering or a similar science major.
• 3 - 7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with emphasis on process improvement and new product development.  Experience in molten/hot metals or powders preferred. 
• General metallurgical laboratory skills. 
• The proven ability to bring focus, clarity and results to process improvement and new product development. 
• Solid skills as a leader and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities with timely results. 
• A career with a succession of increased responsibility based on the achievement of defined results. 
• The proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization. 

Skills and Competencies

• General SPC knowledge (experience using a statistical analysis program such as JMP/MiniTab is a plus).

• Lean Six Sigma awareness (certifications are a plus).