What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer - Manufacturing position at Vesuvius?
Job Description
We are seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, improve production efficiency, and ensure product quality at our Cleveland plant. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting. This role requires a hands-on problem solver who can analyze, design, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
We are seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, improve production efficiency, and ensure product quality at our Cleveland plant. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting. This role requires a hands-on problem solver who can analyze, design, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
- Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
- Develop and implement process standardization to enhance productivity and reduce variability.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
- Support daily operations by troubleshooting process issues and providing technical guidance.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient and reliable processes.
- Evaluate and implement new equipment, automation, and technologies to optimize production.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure processes align with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Work closely with the quality team to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance product consistency.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with ISO, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Collect and analyze production data, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Utilize statistical tools (e.g., SPC, DOE) to enhance process efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Present findings and recommendations to management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field).
- 3-7 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with process automation, PLCs, and manufacturing technologies (a plus).
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize production processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other engineering design software (a plus).
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
