Process Engineer II

HarbisonWalker International is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA - this role can be hybrid anywhere in the United States.

This position will travel to complete projects at various sites. Travel expected to be up to 50%.

Summary

The Process Engineering II will analyze processes and use best practices to plan, develop, budget and execute improvement initiatives which will reduce costs and improve safety and quality, resulting in enhanced customer service support and increased profitability. This role will be supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and will have interface with outside commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Applying engineering techniques to analyze and assist in the improvement of manufacturing process and products in coordination and in support of HWI’s Lean and HBS (HarbisonWalker Business System) efforts; improve efficiency, minimize inconsistencies, avoid waste and reduce downtime to drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
• Leading, facilitating, executing, and managing projects (process and capital) to reduce costs and improve the customer experience by implementing engineering best practices incorporating Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies; conducting periodic reviews to ensure that the projects achieve the desired results stated in the justification
• Working with Operations to develop best practices and standard work to solve manufacturing problems, initiate productivity improvements, drive maintenance excellence initiatives, and identify future opportunities for the overall continual improvement of the plant; review plants KPI monitoring systems and determine ways to improve their ability to meet or exceed company initiatives/goals
• Preparing, with management guidance, accurate expenditure proposals and/or cost justification analysis; presenting findings to appropriate plant and corporate management
• Assembling reports to document process status and changes
• Training, providing instructions, systems, and consultation to site production, maintenance, and engineering personnel to support technical development and assure integration of programs for efficient operation to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Requires B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Requires motivation and ingenuity
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including presentation planning and delivery skills; ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel and PowerPoint expertise and Auto Cad engineering software
• Requires experience using lean and continuous improvement methodology
• Requires strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
• Requires strong collaboration, interpersonal, communications and leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of making improvements that benefit the organizational results and customer
• Requires relationship building and change management skills
• Requires knowledge of ISO 9001 and similar achievement standards
• Requires ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence
• Requires ability to make a significant change in a variety of environments, with multiple learning experiences
• Requires experience with data analysis, operations management and business intelligence tools
• Requires coaching skills with front line employees and supervisors/managers

About Us

HWI, a member of Calderys

With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.

We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

For more information, visit thinkhwi.com