Process Engineer, Threading & Services
About The Position
Vallourec is seeking a Process Engineer, Threading & Services, to drive process improvement, quality, safety, and operational excellence. The role partners closely with operators and plant leadership to reduce variation, optimize productivity, and implement sustainable engineering solutions. Operational responsibilities may include oversight of pipe threading, coupling manufacture, phosphating, pipe deformation, and stress processes. The engineer drives efficiency and quality through daily problem solving, pipe-to-pipe variation management, and improvement projects. The role supports projects managed by the engineer and others, including decarbonization and capital expenditure advisement, and develops technical expertise to train and coach others, establish standard work, and improve quality and efficiency. The position works with automation engineering on process-control and modeling systems for real-time equipment data collection and control, supports operational and maintenance teams with troubleshooting when needed, and collaborates with Industrialization, R&D, Maintenance, and Global Process Communities to implement best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- At least 3 years of work experience in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, process analysis, and continuous improvement capabilities.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and data analysis tools.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build strong shop-floor relationships.
- Fluency in English.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Experience in steel manufacturing or heavy industry; entry-level candidates may be considered for junior roles.
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
- Spanish, French, or Portuguese language skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee processes that may include pipe threading, coupling manufacture, phosphating, pipe deformation, and stress.
- Drive process efficiency and quality through daily problem solving, pipe-to-pipe variation management, and project work.
- Support projects including decarbonization, capital expenditure advisement, and improvements to key performance indicators and variables.
- Develop process expertise and use it to train and coach colleagues, develop standard work, and improve quality and efficiency.
- Work with automation engineering to develop process-control and modeling systems for real-time equipment data collection and process control.
- Support operational and maintenance teams as needed, including off hours, with troubleshooting and technical problem solving during operational or quality issues.
- Collaborate with Industrialization, R&D, Maintenance, and Global Process Communities to implement best practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Profit sharing of up to 4%.
- 401(k) with a 4.5% company match and no vesting period.
- Paid parental leave.
- 10 paid holidays 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
Entry Level
