Process Engineer

Vallourec North AmericaMuskogee, OK
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.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
  • 401(k): 4.5% company match with no vesting period
  • Paid Parental Leave (birthing, non-birthing, and adoption)
  • Paid Holidays: 10 days plus 1 floating holiday
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Performance-Based Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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