Primary Objective

• Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery.

Basic Function

• Implementation of new products to commercial status working directly with Chief Technology Officer
• Internal interface to Management and functional groups at across plant locations
• External interface to customers and special process contractors, including mechanical testing, heat treatment, non-destructive testing
• Review customer specifications
• Create work instructions and test plans
• In conjunction with plant based technical groups, coordinate and monitor manufacturing trials across plant locations
• Create product qualification approval packages
• Create Fixed Process / Method of Manufacture documents
• Develop certification documentation for new products
• Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data
• Develop and support product improvement and cost reduction programs
• Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Compliance with Quality systems and procedures

Mini Mill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Process Engineer. Principal duties of the successful candidate will include participating in safety and housekeeping efforts, helping with process and product development, leading quality improvement efforts, leading training efforts, utilizing statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement activities, and working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure continuous improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Metallurgical or Materials Engineering

Experience with melting, casting, heat treating, hot rolling, cold rolling and finishing.

Provide technical support and assistance to steelmaking operations and external customers through expert analysis of mill metallurgical processes and materials, identification of challenges, implementation of innovative solutions, and ongoing quality improvement initiative.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

Design executes and report on product development and quality improvement trials.

Develop operating practices to produce quality steel products meeting or exceeding industry standards and customer requirements.

Conduct ongoing analysis of manufacturing practices to monitor compliance and effectiveness.

Interpret data and make recommendations to management team.

Implement techniques for quality and productivity enhancements.

Investigate quality-related production issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Manage disposition of material which does not meet quality requirements for intended application.

Aid maintenance or engineering on materials selection and fabrication techniques, as needed.

Respond to external inquiries, develop production plans, and certify material in cooperation with internal cross-functional teams.

Represent company on external technical committees as required.

Conduct ongoing research and drive discovery about best practices, industry innovations, and relevant competitive activities.

Scope of Job:

Assist in implementing new mill practices.  Audit existing practices from which all quality control functions are implemented.  Relate to sales personnel, manufacturing personnel, and outside inspectors and vendors to acquire pertinent knowledge whereby standard practices may be written and processes upgraded.

 Main Tasks:

• Conduct quality audits once a month at required mill operations. Develop processes to reduce costs while maintaining or improving product quality.
• Provide a knowledgeable outlet to production and manufacturing personnel regarding customer requirements to assure a quality product is produced at minimum cost. Report discrepancies in procedures or practices to the Quality Manager, who thereby investigates problems and implements solutions.
• Assist in directing production personnel in obtaining proper samples for lab testing. Analyse the results of such tests conducted in the Strand Lab and Physical Lab.
• Write SMR’s to minimize manufacturing delays and keep shifts informed of coil status. Establish coil defect history. Obtain all necessary supporting documentation including level 2 data, in-process data, final product data, gauge charts, coil history, etc. for process Engineers and Quality Manager.
• Monitor all lab solutions with lab technicians to ensure compliance.
• Provide pertinent information to operators and helpers as to the standard product quality requirements to achieve quality requirements and maintain a quality-educated workforce.
• Advise lab technicians and various hourly employees on various quality issues that need to be addressed. Fills in for lab technicians when needed.  Assist other internal customers with quality related problems/solutions as required.
• Advise personnel that any products or processes not conforming to requirements will be communicated immediately to the Quality Manager.
• Has the authority to stop production to correct quality issues.