Process Engineer

Vallourec - North America•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Process Engineer supporting the CLEANWELL® manufacturing hub in North America, you will play a key role in industrial ramp-up, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement. This position is central to performance monitoring, cost efficiency, and building technical expertise across operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Ability to work in environments requiring safety equipment, including respirator use

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical, plumbing, or pneumatic systems preferred
PLC programming, automation, and troubleshooting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver operator training programs on plating procedures, equipment, and quality standards
Lead and participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot process deviations, quality defects, and equipment issues, implementing corrective actions
Collaborate on equipment maintenance, upgrades, and evaluation of new technologies
Support safety protocols and ensure compliance with environmental and chemical handling regulations
Assist in industrialization of new products from R&D to full-scale production
Benchmark processes with global CLEANWELL® operations to align standards and best practices