Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects and contribute to developing necessary operation and maintenance procedures.
• Develop standard work practices from process limits and corrective actions and ensure operators and supervisors are engaged and trained in running plant processes.
• Effectively address and resolve customer complaints and issues through corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and manage the quality system to ensure products are manufactured within specification.
• Understand and manage ISO & QS current standards.
• Responsible for site ISO & QS certifications.
• Manage the site document control process.
• Manage the site Management of Change Process.
• Analyze statistical data and material laboratory test results to evaluate process operation and develop process improvement that would improve the quality and quantity of the company’s product.
• Work with plant operators, coordinators, and contractors to develop scope of work for projects. Prepare drawings, evaluate bids, procure material, and equipment and supervised the installation and startup.
• Apply safety and good environmental practices on the floor. Includes maintaining the cleanliness of work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adaptive, I-Series, PeopleSoft, and Ultimate.
• Knowledge of general maintenance of electrical systems and smelting equipment.
• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Knowledge and practice of general chemistry.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, metallurgical or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, continuous improvement or quality management.
• Quality & Six Sigma experience preferred.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting Requirements: 

• Occasionally exposed to wet, humid, or hot (non-weather) conditions. Occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, fall protection, a respirator, hearing protection, and eyewear. May be exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, talk and hear; occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds.

Education:

• Required
• Bachelor or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• Required
• 3-5 years: Experience in mechanical, chemical, metallurgical or process engineering.