What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Rotary Kiln Engineer position at Veteran Hiring Solutions?
if you're a veteran with a knack for engineering, problem-solving, and leading teams to success, we've got an opportunity that's right up your alley.
We're on the hunt for a Senior Rotary Kiln Engineer to take command of our high-temperature rotary kiln operations in our York, PA plant. This role isn't about maintaining the status quo—it's about driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring our operations run like a well-oiled machine.
If you've led maintenance teams, managed complex mechanical systems, or spearheaded operational improvements during your military service, you'll find this mission familiar. Your experience in high-pressure environments, coupled with your leadership skills, makes you the ideal candidate to oversee and optimize our rotary kiln processes.
Here's What You'll Do
Full benefits package to include a retirement plan.
We're on the hunt for a Senior Rotary Kiln Engineer to take command of our high-temperature rotary kiln operations in our York, PA plant. This role isn't about maintaining the status quo—it's about driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring our operations run like a well-oiled machine.
If you've led maintenance teams, managed complex mechanical systems, or spearheaded operational improvements during your military service, you'll find this mission familiar. Your experience in high-pressure environments, coupled with your leadership skills, makes you the ideal candidate to oversee and optimize our rotary kiln processes.
Here's What You'll Do
- Champion Safety and Efficiency: Foster a culture where safety is paramount, and operational excellence is the standard.
- Analyze and Optimize: Dive deep into kiln performance data to uncover trends, identify potential issues, and implement strategies that boost overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and efficiency.
- Lead Investigations: When equipment hiccups occur, you'll conduct thorough root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive actions to keep operations on track.
- Implement Lean Principles: Utilize tools like 6S, 5Why/Cause Mapping, and Process Mapping to drive continuous improvement in kiln operations.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work hand-in-hand with manufacturing, procurement, and sales departments to ensure seamless operations and product delivery.
- Manage Projects: Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and meet all safety and performance criteria.
- Mentor and Lead: Guide junior engineers and technicians, fostering a team environment that values growth, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting utilizing lean principles.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of rotary kiln technology and mechanical systems.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and reliability software tools, including Minitab, PowerBI, Excel, and Osisoft PI Vision.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a knack for leadership and team collaboration
Full benefits package to include a retirement plan.
