Process Engineer II

20h20 hours ago

Calderys

US · Full-time · $90,000 – $120,000

About this role

The Process Engineer II analyzes processes and applies best practices to plan, develop, budget, and execute improvement initiatives. These efforts reduce costs while enhancing safety and quality for better customer service and profitability. The role supports multiple manufacturing facilities with direct interface to commercial customers.

This position rotates periodically through various manufacturing and commercial sites every 12 to 18 months. Daily work involves applying engineering techniques to improve manufacturing processes in coordination with Lean and HBS efforts. Focus areas include boosting efficiency, minimizing inconsistencies, and reducing downtime to enhance OEE.

Engineers lead and manage process and capital projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. They collaborate with Operations to develop standard work, drive productivity, and review KPI systems. Training and consultation are provided to production and maintenance teams for continuous improvement integration.

Opportunities exist to prepare expenditure proposals and present findings to management. The role builds strategic thinking and change management skills across diverse environments. It offers exposure to ISO standards and data analysis tools in a dynamic industrial setting.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise plus AutoCAD engineering software
Experience using lean and continuous improvement methodology
Strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and similar achievement standards
Experience with data analysis, operations management and business intelligence tools
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
Ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence

Responsibilities

Apply engineering techniques to analyze and improve manufacturing processes in support of Lean and HBS efforts
Lead, facilitate, and manage process and capital projects using Lean/Six Sigma tools to reduce costs and improve customer experience
Develop best practices and standard work with Operations to solve manufacturing problems and drive productivity improvements
Prepare accurate expenditure proposals and cost justification analyses for plant and corporate management review
Assemble reports to document process status and changes
Train and consult site production, maintenance, and engineering personnel on technical systems to drive continuous improvement
Review plant KPI monitoring systems to identify ways to meet or exceed company goals