Development Engineer

Outokumpu Chrome Oy; Tornio; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy's Ferrochrome Plant is seeking a Development Engineer to drive efficiency, sustainability and performance across ferrochrome production processes. You will collaborate with production teams and technical experts to identify opportunities and lead implementations that improve safety, productivity, quality, and environmental performance.

You will combine analytical thinking with hands-on execution, plan and run process trials, and contribute to strategic development projects

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in metallurgy, process, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering.
• Experience in the process industry or production development is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently yet collaborate across functions.
• Good communication in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive process development and continuous improvement initiatives in ferrochrome production.
• Analyze process performance and identify optimization opportunities through data-driven insights.
• Plan and execute process trials, development projects, and selected investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with production and expert teams to implement sustainable improvements and solve process-related challenges.

Education

Engineering degree in metallurgy, process, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering

Job description

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Are you motivated by solving complex industrial challenges and turning ideas into practical improvements?

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our Ferrochrome Plant team and play a key role in advancing the efficiency, sustainability, and performance of our ferrochrome production processes.

As a Development Engineer, you will work at the intersection of production, technology, and continuous improvement. Together with production teams and technical experts, you will identify development opportunities, analyze process performance, and drive initiatives that improve safety, productivity, quality, environmental performance, and cost efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with hands‑on implementation and wants to see the tangible impact of your work in a large-scale industrial environment.

In this role, you will:

• Drive process development and continuous improvement initiatives in ferrochrome production.
• Analyze process performance and identify optimization opportunities through data‑driven insights.
• Plan and execute process trials, development projects, and selected investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with production and expert teams to implement sustainable improvements and solve process‑related challenges.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you have a genuine interest in industrial processes, continuous improvement, and problem‑solving. You enjoy working with people, data, and technology, and can effectively move development ideas from concept to implementation.

We hope you bring

• Relevant university degree or equivalent higher education degree in engineering (e.g., metallurgy, process, chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering).
• Experience in the process industry, production development, or engineering roles is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, development-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills in Finnish and English.

We offer you

• Opportunities for professional growth and participation in strategic development projects that directly influence one of the world’s leading ferrochrome production environments.
• The opportunity to work with complex industrial processes and modern production technology.
• An experienced, supportive, and multidisciplinary team.
• The opportunity to influence, innovate, and see the tangible results of your work.

For further information about the role, please contact Esther Takaluoma, Manager - FeCr Plant Development & Quality, tel. [phone]. Contacts on weekdays between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.