Process Engineer II

Calderys Career Opportunities • Fulton, MO

95d

About The Position

The Process Engineer II will analyze processes and apply best practices to plan, develop, budget, and execute improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve safety and quality, and increase profitability. This role supports multiple manufacturing facilities and interfaces directly with commercial customers to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering required; Industrial, Mechanical, or related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and business intelligence skills.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and deliver measurable improvements in operational performance.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and PowerPoint required); familiarity with AutoCAD or similar tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or comparable quality systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship-building, collaboration, and influencing.
• Ability to coach and train frontline employees and managers in process improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering and Lean methodologies to analyze, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes in alignment with HWI’s Operational Excellence and HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) initiatives.
• Lead and manage process improvement and capital projects that drive cost reduction, improved quality, safety, and customer outcomes; ensure projects deliver results per justification.
• Partner with Operations to develop best practices and standard work, improve OEE, minimize downtime and waste, and strengthen maintenance excellence initiatives.
• Monitor plant KPIs and identify opportunities to exceed company performance goals.
• Prepare expenditure proposals and cost justification analyses; present findings to plant and corporate leadership.
• Document and communicate process changes through reports, presentations, and training materials.
• Provide training, coaching, and consultation to production, maintenance, and engineering personnel to build technical capability and sustain improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree