Product Processing Engineer

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    You will be expected to look beyond immediate symptoms to reinvent systems, eliminate deep-seated bottlenecks, and design innovative processing strategies that ensure. engineering ''strike team,'' you will be deployed directly into production facilities to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical challenges.

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    LocationGhent, KY

    Description

    GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The Product Processing Engineer is a high-impact, strategic role designed for analytical

    innovators who thrive in high-stakes industrial environments. Functioning as part of an elite

    engineering ''strike team,'' you will be deployed directly into production facilities to diagnose,

    troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical challenges.

    Unlike traditional maintenance or plant roles, this position focuses on unique, non-routine

    situations. You will be expected to look beyond immediate symptoms to reinvent systems,

    eliminate deep-seated bottlenecks, and design innovative processing strategies that ensure

    operational excellence

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    1. Rapid Deployment & Troubleshooting: Travel to various mill locations to lead root

    cause analysis (RCA) on critical processing failures and ''unique situations'' that standard

    maintenance teams cannot resolve.

    1. Strategic Innovation: Develop and implement first-of-their-kind engineering workflows

    to improve product yield, quality, and processing speed.

    1. Analytical Modeling: Utilize data-driven models to predict equipment fatigue or process

    deviations before they result in downtime.

    1. Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the technical liaison between corporate

    engineering strategy and on-site mill operations, ensuring local solutions align with

    global standards.

    1. Process Documentation: Create ''Playbooks'' for unique scenarios encountered in the

    field to build a knowledge base for future deployments.

    SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    1. Other duties as assigned

    2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs

    3. Set appropriate performance management expectations for direct reports

    4. Lead by example

    5. Encourage, and assist in sustaining correct behaviors

    6. Incorporate, facilitate, and embrace change

    7. Be receptive, and provide adequate feedback for developmental purposes

    MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor's Degree: Required in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Systems

    Engineering.

    • Master's Degree: An MS in Engineering Management or a specialized technical field is

    a plus, as it demonstrates the ''Strategic Engineer'' mindset you are looking for.

    • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Mastery: Advanced proficiency in diagnostic

    methodologies like Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa)

    diagrams, or FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

    • Industrial Exposure: 5-8 years of experience in a heavy industrial, milling, or high

    volume manufacturing environment.

    PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:

    • Mobility in plant
    • While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand,

    walk, etc.

    • The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
    • Visual ability with or without correction
    • Communication abilities

    HEALTH AND SAFETY:

    1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

    2. Comply with company safety rules, policies, procedures, as well as job specific work

    instructions and JSAs.

    1. Report the absence of or defect in any personal protective equipment or clothing to the

    Supervisor or Manager immediately

    1. Use and wear the personal protective equipment, protective devices and clothing that is

    required. The following is the minimum:

    a. Metatarsal boots

    b. Safety glasses

    c. Hearing protection

    d. Hard Hat

    Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:

    e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with

    company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.

    f.Fire Retardant clothing

    g. Acid PPE

    1. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the

    Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policies or procedures

    1. Must follow all Lockout Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated equipment and

    machinery

    1. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations

    2. Maintain a clean and safe work area

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

    2. Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

    HUMAN RESOURCES:

    1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct

    2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account

    3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein

    4. Abiding by all security procedures

    5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

    6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information

    7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

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