EAF Process Engineer, Operations

Summary

The EAF Process Engineer will work closely with leadership to coordinate and manage multiple engineering projects, support daily operations, create procedures, and best practices. They will provide technical leadership and process expertise to continuously improve safety, quality, yield and throughput in the melt shop. The team member will work with other departments to lead projects that implement new products, materials, equipment, and processes into operations to improve cost competitiveness, address non-conformances/customer corrective actions, and solve a broad range of operational issues. This role will work with quality to review customer specifications and compare them to the business's capabilities. They will review any internal change request by the quality department and ensure the changes meet the customer requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Lead/manage projects/teams to improve operations in the melt shop to drive continuous improvement of our quality-related metrics.
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures and modified processes.
• Hands on interaction with team members and support the team leaders as needed.
• Act as a technical resource for EAF operations and represent North Star BlueScope Steel during customer visits and audits.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis of process-related defects and effects on final products.
• Interact with maintenance to implement process improvements and efficiencies to meet overall production needs.
• Remain proactively involved in developing the operating parameters along with implementation of operational enhancements and improvement projects.
• Manage communication of quality issues to the business/ coordinate teams to work on resolution.
• Support laboratory investigations for claims and customer requested investigations and coordinate responses to customer corrective actions in a timely fashion.
• Contribute to process improvements based on detailed analysis of quality parameters data and collaboration with outside technical resources and organizations.
• Provide technical support to operations by spending time on the floor learning processes, troubleshooting, and leading and/or participating on multiple process improvement teams.
• Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent successful attainment of process improvement project goals.
• Manage process data collection and analysis as part of project tracking and completion.
• Assist with establishing and tracking key operational metrics.
• Act as a technical resource for Technical Service Engineers and Inside/Outside Sales.
• Knowledge of quality systems and experience with compliance for ISO Standards.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering or in a Related Field.
• 3 years' proven track record of leading safety, quality, and process improvement teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional data analysis skills with a firm grasp of physics, including thermodynamics.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis and Failure Analysis.
• Work with individuals at all levels of the organization and utilize the internal knowledge base to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Experience in articulating and presenting analytical findings to audiences with different levels of technical expertise.
• Working knowledge of steel products and steel manufacturing process.
• Proven decision-making skills which include strong quantitative and analytical skills, strong statistical, mathematical background, and computer literacy.
• Critical thinking skills to understand the strategic direction of the business and weigh the economic cost benefit of projects.
• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and problem-solving techniques including Kaizen, 5S and 6s.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in the advanced features of Microsoft Office products: Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in raw materials logistics and offloading.
• Raw materials sampling and testing.
• Proven project management skills in leading multiple projects at various levels.
• Leadership experience in working with and leading cross functional teams.
• Certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt or above from a recognized lean source.
• Experience with the Value In Use approach for Continuous Improvement.
• Proficiency with statistical and flow charting/process mapping software.
  
  

Quantitative Scope:

• No indirect reports
• No direct budget responsibility, support manager as needed
  
  

Work authorization:

• No sponsorship available
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Pay, Shift & Benefits

• Pay based on experience and education
• Weekly bonus payout: up to 63% of base hourly rate x hours worked per week.
• Holiday pay
• Bi-weekly payroll
• Generally: 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance starts your first day of employment.
• Company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability.
• Safety Boots & Uniforms provided.
• 401k contribution-outstanding company match of $.50 on the dollar up to first 6% AND 4.5% of your GROSS wages bi-weekly towards your retirement. Total company contribution of 7.5% from NSBSL and this does not include your contribution!
• You'll have access to our free onsite fitness center that's open 24/7, 365 days a year.
  
  

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.