Manufacturing Process Engineer

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs.

The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer position assumes the programming/operation/training of all equipment and develops/implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls, coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. One of the primary responsibilities for the Process Engineer II is to handle programming and training for all equipment for the facility with an emphasis on those that have Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls.

Location: Independence, OH (Cleveland Area)
Division: Copper & Brass Sales - New Launch Opportunity!
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

This is a HOT role in our brand-new Copper & Brass Sales Division! As a Manufacturing Process Engineer
, you'll serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on advanced equipment and automation systems, including PLC-controlled routers, waterjets, CNC machines, saws, and robots
. You'll lead process improvements, optimize manufacturing methods, and drive efficiency in a high-impact environment.

• Act as SME for equipment requiring PLC (routers, waterjets, CNC machines, saws, robots).
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes through research, design, and collaboration with vendors and operators.
• Provide decision-making insights by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing schedules; and forecasting requirements.
• Prepare product and process reports by analyzing trends and data.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and maintain product reputation.
• Keep equipment operational through proactive maintenance coordination and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.
• Oversee product and process databases, including programming and data entry.
• Lead development of an apprenticeship program and formal internship initiatives for new employees.
• Drive process improvement initiatives
  , problem resolution, and employee training.
• Improve manufacturing methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency
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• Maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Assist in improving systems related to production control, SOPs, safety, and quality standards
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• May rotate shifts…