MS COE Engineer

North American Stainless•Ghent, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CoE Engineer provides technical support for Centers of Excellence, connecting operational strategy with shop-floor execution. Reporting to Operations, the role supports technical process stabilization, data integrity, and continuous improvement. It focuses on reducing process variability through Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and the “Casting the Future” framework, and designs systems used by operators and maintenance teams to support manufacturing standards. The engineer defines and monitors process controls, develops SPC charts, supports maintenance work-management practices, translates design elements into standard work, and establishes Short Interval Control (SIC) triggers and performance routines. The role also provides technical audits and floor support, evaluates compliance and deviations, assists with quality investigations and continuous improvement projects, and serves as a technical liaison across Metallurgy, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance. It provides metallurgical expertise for product trials and process innovations, assists with failure investigations, and contributes to the TPM Playbook. The position involves work in plant areas and compliance with company, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements. Required protective equipment may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, high-visibility clothing, and, in some areas, a respirator, fire-retardant clothing, or acid PPE. The role must follow designated machine Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) guidelines and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

Minimum four-year technical degree (BS/BA) from an approved university or college.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Supervisory skills.
At least one year of experience in an industrial environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn, adapt, and retain information.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to comply with workplace safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; regularly perform plant mobility; frequently use hands for technical tasks; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Visual and communication abilities, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or AS400.

Responsibilities

Define and tighten critical process parameters to reduce variation and support first-time-right production.
Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and analyze trends to identify process drift before defects occur.
Partner with Maintenance to optimize the Work Management System and align asset health with operational throughput requirements.
Translate “Casting the Future” design elements into Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and technical role profiles.
Design and calibrate Short Interval Control (SIC) triggers and metrics for real-time response to process deviations.
Provide technical oversight of “Perfect Day/Week” routines and ensure captured data is accurate and supports intended performance outcomes.
Conduct technical audits and provide active floor management to verify that physical processes match engineering intent.
Audit technical completion of 6S, Safety, and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) checks and verify equipment operates within designed centerlines.
Evaluate technical deviations and provide engineered solutions that prevent recurrence.
Assist with the technical phases of Continuous Improvement projects focused on throughput optimization and waste reduction.
Assist in investigating persistent quality defects using Root Cause Analysis to identify systemic fixes.
Act as a technical liaison among Metallurgy, Quality, and Operations to implement cross-departmental solutions.
Provide metallurgical expertise for new product trials and process innovations.
Assist with data-driven investigations of operational failures and implement sustainable engineered corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned and participate in relevant continuous improvement programs.
Coordinate with company personnel on Operations and Maintenance Engineering activities, particularly Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance personnel.
Interface with equipment manufacturers and vendors regarding engineering data, performance specifications, and new or existing equipment installations.
Assist with creating and updating the TPM Playbook.
Comply with occupational health and safety requirements, company safety rules, and environmental policies and regulations.
Report missing or defective protective equipment and safety or policy contraventions to the designated supervisor or safety personnel.
Use required protective equipment, follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Abide by the Acerinox Code of Conduct and security procedures, keep informed through company email, and maintain the Dynamic Policy Profile and assigned learnings.