CLEANWELL Methods Engineer

Vallourec USA • Houston, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

This job description defines duties, responsibilities, and the requirements for the position of CLEANWELL Methods Engineer. Position is based on-site in Houston, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent degree or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of Degree).
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• The position requires the use of a full-face respirator for certain operations. A clean shaved face is required when wearing said respirator as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting / Automation experience / robotic experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Operator Training & Support: Develop and deliver training programs for operators on plating procedures, equipment handling, and quality standards to ensure safe and consistent operations.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead or participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects to identify and implement improvements in productivity, cost reduction, and process reliability.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Guidance: Investigate process deviations, quality defects, or equipment issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Equipment Maintenance & Upgrades: Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to plan preventive maintenance, evaluate new technologies, and support equipment upgrades.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Support the enforcement of safety protocols to ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to chemical handling, waste disposal, and ventilation systems.
• Industrialization of New Products: Support the transition of new products from R&D to full-scale production by developing robust processes, validating performance, and ensuring manufacturability.
• Benchmarking & Global Collaboration: Compare local processes with those of CLEANWELL lines in France (and potentially Brazil and Indonesia in the future) to identify best practices, align standards, and drive global process harmonization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees