Process Engineer
About The Position
The Process Engineer supports the safety, quality, and production of coated steel products at the Steelscape facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The role develops and implements technical and process specifications for production line processes, tracks and reports production metrics, and leads quality and yield improvement activities. As a technical specialist and resource for the site team, the engineer pursues continuous improvement to support or exceed the goals of the Strategic Business Plan. The role also leads production trials and quality investigations and substitutes for the manager as needed. The Process Engineer collaborates with area managers, shift supervisors, associates, technical assistants, self-directed work teams, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams. The role supports production and safety goals, manages raw material inventory, and plans and coordinates monthly and annual shutdowns to ensure maintenance and operations complete required preventive maintenance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a manufacturing-related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Results-oriented attitude and a proven track record of meeting key deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of inventory systems used to track production, inventory, and shipping.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members to achieve planned results.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Accomplished safety leadership.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
- Self-driven and achievement-oriented approach.
- Ability to understand complex equipment and resolve issues.
Nice To Haves
- Two years in a supervisory or people-management role.
- At least three years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Investigate equipment issues, use system analysis and statistical methods to determine root causes of failures, and improve equipment performance.
- Investigate internal and external quality issues and lead troubleshooting of quality and productivity problems.
- Communicate with the Area Manager, shift supervisors, and associates, and provide backup during the Area Manager’s absence.
- Direct and support the Technical Assistant in daily work and projects, including monthly line yield reports and daily line run data.
- Coordinate production trials.
- Facilitate self-directed work teams in reaching agreement on process improvements, material dispositions, and production delays.
- Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and organize training materials on process, production, and safety for associates.
- Manage raw material inventory, including chemicals and line supplies, and assist with selecting appropriately specified, high-quality, low-cost commodities for production.
- Resolve vendor supply issues.
- Facilitate continuous improvement projects and benchmarking across BlueScope businesses; write and champion capital projects.
- Complete month-end reporting.
- Support production safety issues, help achieve safety goals, and engage associates in safety meetings, conversations, and incident reporting.
- Plan and coordinate monthly and annual shutdowns, ensuring maintenance and operations complete required preventive maintenance.
Benefits
- Targeted annual bonus of 15%.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
