Process Engineer at Vallourec in Muskogee, Oklahoma

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Process Engineer position will focus on improving and sustaining both current and new product quality, practices and standards.  The position will provide support for Heat Treat, Hydro-testing, Cut-off and other various departments within the facility. The position will strive to reduce the cost of methods and materials through process optimization/capability. The position will also collaborate with department managers, process communities or the industrialization team concerning proposed and/or completed improvements.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve downstream quality concerns and resolve multi-discipline problems.


• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures, work instructions, JIBs, etc.


• Reduce variation of key process indicators.


• Lead the Process Improvement Team(s), if applicable.


• Benchmark the existing and evaluate new technologies, processes and materials.


• Isolate and reduce sources of variation and resolve production and quality issues through the use of Manufacturing Process Control and/or advanced problem-solving techniques, i.e. Design of Experiments, process capability, SPC and FMEA.


• Implement root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformances to mitigate rework, reduce cost and improve quality.


• Validate existing knowledge, conduct training and re-training of operators.


• Build technical capabilities, necessary to execute Vallourec Star strategy by identifying and presenting Capital Expenditure Projects.


• Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• Ability to work independently or in a group to execute objectives in a cross-functional environment.


• Ability to teach and promote problem solving and variation control methodologies to all levels of the organization.


• Ability to apply manufacturing process control techniques and/or lean manufacturing experience.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing within the organization.


• Demonstrate project management skills for process improvement and/or product development.


• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills based on analytical approach to problem solving, including application of statistical techniques.


• Knowledge of basic metallurgy and the heat treatment of steel.


• Appropriate communication via radio, telephone and/or in person.


• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area.


• Adheres to safety and security procedures.


• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.


• Uses equipment and materials properly.


• All other tasks assigned by shift lead, supervisor and/or manager.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Material Science or Industrial Engineering.


• 5 years of experience in the pipe/steel manufacturing industry is preferred.


• CAD experience preferred.


• Combustion experience preferred.

 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Accountable


• Reliable


• Punctual


• Detailed


• Adaptable


• Proactive


• Self-motivated


• Open-minded


• Communicative


• Safety conscious


• Quality conscious

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