Process Engineer-Metallurgical

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Located in Lorain, Ohio, the Process Engineer works under the direction of the Engineering Manager and in cooperation with other plant functions. The role provides technical guidance and drives continuous improvements in manufacturing process capability, capacity, and productivity to support safe, optimal process utilization. It also implements capital and expense projects within scope, cost, schedule, and safety standards.

The engineer supports melting, casting, and post-casting processes; identifies and implements plant-performance improvements; and uses data, statistical techniques, and root-cause methods to address process challenges. The position develops operating procedures, trains manufacturing personnel as needed, collaborates with Quality on customer complaints, and interacts with external testing and processing vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or another engineering discipline from an accredited college.
• One to three years of work experience in Process Engineering.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply SPC, DOE, Lean/Six Sigma, mathematics, and statistics to solve complex manufacturing process problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment supporting melting and casting operations.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to and basic understanding of melting, casting, and solidification.
• Some knowledge of computer-based data acquisition.
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience.
• Lean Six Sigma training.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and support a safe work environment.
• Identify, recommend, and implement plant-performance improvements to optimize product volume, yields, and quality in accordance with business needs.
• Gather and evaluate data and apply statistical techniques to improve process capability.
• Use root-cause and corrective-action techniques to resolve process challenges and implement improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support for melting, casting, and post-casting processes.
• Develop plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process and equipment operation.
• Provide training to manufacturing personnel as required to improve understanding of their roles.
• Work with Quality personnel on customer complaint resolution and other efforts.
• Interact with external testing and processing vendors.
• Implement capital and expense projects within scope, cost, time, and safety standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 12–25 vacation days depending on employee grade, company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave, subject to policy.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) in the U.S.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level