Job description

About Us

At Gerdau, it's all about the people. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation, and creating products that serve humanity. We value teamwork, safety, and sustainability. We are committed to continuous improvement and believe we can create a better future for our employees and our Global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We offer Global opportunities, competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, opportunities for career development and more. Join us in our cultural & digital transformation, and helps us build the future at the Gerdau We Are Creating.

Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and a metal processing facility in Huntington, Indiana.

With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America and Brazil, the Gerdau Special Steel group is one of the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.BASIC FUNCTION:

The objective of the Melt Shop Process Engineer is to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within their area of responsibility. This is accomplished through the application of the available tools provided and improvement principles in conjunction with the use of technical and engineering principles. The Process Engineer will coordinate these activities directly with the appropriate Area Leader, area supervisors, and employees within his/her area of responsibility.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Qualifications for this position include a two to a four-year college degree in engineering, business administration, or related field – or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The incumbent should have a working knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment. Previous qualifying experience on related work or lesser jobs of 4 – 6 years with practical training pertaining to scrap processing, melting, casting, and/or maintenance operations, and including some supervisory and facilitation experience. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the business system and the use of complex technical and engineering processes.

This position reports directly to the appropriate Department Superintendent and will coordinate efforts with the different functional groups both within his/her area of responsibility and between other areas.

The Process Engineer identifies opportunities for improvement in process and production within the area of responsibility and develops and approves standards from these efforts. This could include designing and developing new or making alterations to existing structures, systems, and equipment.

The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing activities that support the annual action plan including CAPEX projects and is responsible for all data collection and analysis as it pertains to tracking the goals of the projects. The incumbent is specifically involved in the coaching and development of employees within the area of responsibility as it pertains to the knowledge of QIS and improvement methodology. In order to perform this activity, the incumbent will be required to actively direct and participate in QIS and improvement events within the area.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting with safety-related activities within the area including safety hours, safety data entry, safety audit activities, and the promotion of the organization's goals for zero LTAs. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

Identify opportunities for improvement within his/her area of responsibility and approve standards developed from these efforts

Responsible for developing and implementing activities that support the annual action plan specifically as they relate to improvement projects

Design or develop new or alterations to existing structures, systems, and equipment

Provide timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts

Support and participate in CAPEX projects

Develop and coach employee's capabilities and knowledge in the application of QIS methodology and participate as required in QIS events

Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting

Serve as a resource to facilitate the vertical and horizontal help chain

Responsible for data entry into GMR and/or other systems utilized for tracking goals and projects

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Hybrid remote
• In-person

Work Location: One location

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