Engineering Specialist

This role will assist the Dunkirk process and quality engineering team to review processes for compliance and develop manufacturing routes for conversion customers. This individual will also support quality functions including internal SWI auditing, document control, and operator training.

1. Review performance against key process parameters to establish process capabilities, which includes regular review of SPC data.

2. Review and approve Homogenization cycles, furnace surveys, and furnace related calibration reports.

3. Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed. Additionally track variances and IRR’s for root cause analysis.

4. Support development and maintenance of forge tables and associated 4K ton press and GFM programs for toll conversion customers.

5. Assist in the implementation of cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes with the process engineering team.

6. Monitor product performance – properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.

7. Create, maintain, and training on quality documents (CP’s, PC’s, SWI’s, OPL’s, Quality Alerts)

8. Participate in internal SWI and 6S audits.

Employee will have an associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent education or experience. The employee should have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and their expected outputs, experience within the metals manufacturing industry is a plus. The employee is expected to have adequate experience handling process data and understanding how to critically review processes for non-conformances.

The employee will also have the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Technical competence
• Ability to interact with shop operators
• Understanding of products and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot non-conformances

Physical Demands – Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

Work Environment – The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and shop floor environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.75 to $31.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter .

Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are…