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Combined Metals Company, LLC · 3 months ago

Process Engineer

Elgin, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Combined Metals Company, LLC is a premier North American processor and specialty strip and wire distributor. The Process Engineer will establish and maintain manufacturing standard processes, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain manufacturing standard processes and make controlled changes when required

Review router instructions to ensure all requirements are met and instructions are clearly communicated

Review customer inquiries to determine the plant’s ability to process products according to their capabilities

Provide technical and metallurgical support to external customers and internal teams

Review industry and customer specifications and comment on, or take exception to, requirements according to the plant’s capabilities

Disposition of Non-conforming material and investigation of causes of failures. Make any necessary changes to standard processes or procedures to prevent recurrences

Provide processing support to the shop floor to produce material according to customer and industry standards and requirements

Assist in preparation and/or review of processes and procedures to ensure the material produced meets customer requirements

Proven ability to work independently, be a self-starter, problem solver, and self-directed

Knowledge of thermal processing, cold working, and processing of metals

Proven ability to create and present information to all levels

Support continuous improvement efforts to improve manufacturing procedures and standards

Investigate customer complaints and assist in the determination of root causes and corrective actions

Technical liaison with raw material and outside processing suppliers

Monitor and maintain Pyrometry Standards for Production Furnaces

Provide technical support for capital projects, aiming to improve manufacturing capabilities

Work with Production Operators and Maintenance Technicians to understand the plant machinery’s strengths and weaknesses in order to route material effectively and efficiently

Create standards and guidelines to improve and streamline Production processes

Provide technical support to Allocations as necessary, and maintain proficiency at material allocation

Create and manage trial processes for customers to develop new product lines. Communicate the results internally and with the customer as necessary

Perform Metallographic Analysis as necessary

Utilize statistical methods to monitor processes and guide process improvements

Qualification

MetallurgyProcess optimizationProcess simulation softwareThermal processingMetallographic AnalysisTechnical supportContinuous improvementStatistical methodsProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Engineering/Science, or a closely related discipline

Proficiency in process simulation software

Excellent knowledge of process optimization techniques

Familiarity with industry regulations and standards