Process Technology Specialist

Orion Steel Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus

Family medical, dental, prescription

Short and long-term disability

Competitive retirement plans

Life Insurance options

Paid vacation and holidays

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. is seeking a Process Technology Specialist to provide technical support at our Red Deer manufacturing facility, covering pipe finishing, heat treat and threading. You will collaborate across departments to identify improvements that raise product quality and performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, with hands-on execution of DOE, Six Sigma tools, and SPC. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, develop KPIs, and mentor shop floor staff while pursuing

Qualifications

• Recognized Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an R&D, QA or Engineering team.
• Six Sigma Green belt and/or statistical process control experience would be an asset.
• Experience in metal forming and machining, especially threading.

Responsibilities

• Address process control issues with a cross functional team using statistical tools to lead data driven solutions.
• Develop trending for quality KPIs (reworks, rejects, downgrades) and publish analysis with action items.
• Lead brainstorming sessions (A3, FMEA) with operations and quality during improvement efforts.
• Conduct design of experiments to optimize processes as needed.
• Provide investment impact support to quantify potential savings of improvements.
• Ensure shop floor documents and training reflect targets, tolerances and measurement frequency.

Skills

Six Sigma Green belt

Statistical process control

Metal forming

Machining processes

Threading

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organized

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Job description

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Responsibilities

Join Interpro Pipe & Steel as a Process Technology Specialist where you’ll provide technical support at our Red Deer manufacturing facility which includes pipe finishing operations, heat treat and threading. The Process Technology Specialist works with all departments to identify and implement opportunities for improvement so that product quality and performance are improved.

• Address process control/product performance issues with a cross functional team by utilizing statistical tools and techniques to lead the group to a data driven solution
• Develop trending for quality KPIs such as rejects, rework, downgrades by mill/product, and key process factors. Correlate this data to process conditions. Publish update reports and provides analysis of the data with necessary action items. Works with operations/quality team to improve trends
• Lead brainstorming sessions (A3, and FMEA types) with operations and quality personnel during the initial stages of the process control effort or efforts to improve the process
• Conduct process optimization trials by using statistical methods (Design of Experiments) as necessary
• If a financial investment is required, provide support to the QA/Operations teams to define the potential savings of process improvements
• Work with the Quality Assurance and Operations teams to ensure that shop floor documents and training identify the features of process control necessary (targets/tolerances; frequency of measurement, etc) to maintain the process control system
• Attend six sigma, lean manufacturing, and process control equipment conferences to stay abreast of process control techniques/advancements/ that can be used in our manufacturing processes to continually improve our performance

Requirements

• Recognized Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a R&D, QA or Engineering team
• Six Sigma Green belt and/or statistical process control experience would be an asset
• Experience in metal forming and machining processes, especially threading, would be an asset
• Occasional travel to other Interpro locations may be required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
• Proven teamwork, demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail in the administration of projects

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long-term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans

Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options

Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays

Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company

Tuition reimbursement

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!