Process Engineer

Vallourec North America•Muskogee, OK

65d•Onsite

About The Position

At Vallourec, we are seeking a Process Engineer whose passion for safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence matches the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. In this role, you will be a key driver of operational performance - partnering closely with production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and process stability across our pipe finishing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field required; Master’s preferred)
7-10 years of experience in heavy or steel manufacturing (or similar industrial environment)
Strong background in structured problem-solving, quality, and lean methodologies
Experience analyzing complex process interactions and sustaining improvement results
Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, process controls, measurement systems, and data analysis
Proficiency with MS Office/O365 and modern data platforms
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Lean / Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by designing and supporting engineered controls that enable safe operations, proactively identifying and mitigating at-risk conditions and behaviors.
Drive daily problem-solving and targeted short- and long-term projects to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, cost, and the adoption of new technologies within assigned processes.
Monitor and analyze key process variables to reduce variation, improve product and process consistency, and enhance overall operational performance.
Sustain improvements through effective documentation, operator training and coaching, process audits, and the translation of hands-on operator knowledge into standard practices.
Provide technical ownership and support for assigned pipe finishing areas, which may include heat treatment, straightening, hydro-testing, sawing, and other finishing operations.
Partner with Industrialization, Automation, Operations, and Maintenance teams to support plant trials, real-time process control and modeling, capital equipment design and upgrades, and fast-paced troubleshooting when needed, including off-shift support.
Contribute to corporate Process Communities, R&D initiatives, decarbonization efforts, and capital expenditure projects, ensuring alignment with global standards and audit actions.
Focus on achieving key performance targets such as process yield, inspection yield, OEE, non-quality losses, cost per ton, and consumable usage through disciplined process control and continuous improvement.
Develop deep technical expertise in assigned processes and leverage that knowledge to train teams, improve standard work, and deliver sustainable results aligned with broader business strategy.