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Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Kaiser AluminumRichmond, VA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Process Engineer

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • This position has direct responsibility and authority for process and quality engineering functions for Extrusion process, Laboratory and Machining / Gaging processes
  • Develop, plan, and implement process or product improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
  • Provide technical support to production, maintenance, engineering, and sales and marketing groups.
  • Develop processes to maximize capacity utilization, minimize cost and provide statistically sound product performance.
  • Engage with the operation on an ongoing basis to ensure product conformance is stable.
  • Work in cross-functional teams to support plant business goals and objectives.
  • Lead and / or contribute to continuous improvement and six sigma project teams.
  • Maintain manufacturing practices and procedures to optimize product quality / performance via continuous improvement.
  • Support plant safety initiatives through active involvement in the safety process.
  • Collaborate with production management and workforce to drive and implement continuous improvement activities.
  • Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
  • Self-motivated, curious, high energy individual.

What you will bring to the role :

  • A bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineer or related field is required with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while successfully meeting goals.
  • Excellent analytical skills (statistical data analysis experience is a plus).
  • Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, various data collection and analysis packages.
  • Self-sufficiency in data acquisition, analysis, and report writing.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to work in teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience or familiarity with the following are preferred but not required :
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
  • Automotive Industry
  • IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP experience
  • Managing technical projects / initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Confident, proactive approach to managing difficult situations, conflicting requirements and schedules, and energetic people.
  • Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment.
  • Must be able to make sound decisions based on incomplete information, while under pressure, and while maintaining project focus.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineering staff when required
  • Persuasive with details and facts
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively
  • High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Approximately 50% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 50% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

    • About Kaiser Aluminum : Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity - how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

    No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening