Job Posting Title Recycling Process Engineer

Aluminum Dynamics, LLC.; Columbus (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics, Inc. in Starkville/Columbus, MS is seeking a Process Engineer to help startup and optimize the greenfield UBC Recycling and slab casting facility. You will work with experienced engineers, operations, and labs to bring the process online, monitor performance, and troubleshoot.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in a startup environment and offers growth toward a long-term engineering career within SDI, with a focus on sustainability and decarbonization technologies.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and basic process control.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Hands-on manufacturing environment experience.
• Interest in sustainability or decarbonization tech.

Responsibilities

• Support the automated continuous process of processing used beverage cans into molten aluminum.
• Assist with process data collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision making.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of equipment and process systems.
• Help develop, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Track and analyze key process performance metrics such as throughput, yield, energy use, and product quality using Excel and related tools.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to interpret test results and connect data to process performance.
• Follow all safety policies, participate in safety reviews and training, and support required process and environmental documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, laboratory, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mass balances

Thermodynamics

Process control

Excel analysis

Strong organization

Team communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Subsidiary

Aluminum Dynamics

Overview

Aluminum Dynamics Inc is seeking a Process Engineer for our Starkville/Columbus Mississippi Greenfield State of the art Aluminum UBC Recycling and slab casting facility. The position will support the process’ of UBC Recycling including shredding, delacquering, melting, molten metal processing, and slab casting. The engineer will work closely with experienced engineers, operations, and laboratory personnel to startup the UBC production process, assist with process monitoring and troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement efforts. This position offers hands on exposure to a greenfield startup environment and provides strong development toward a long-term engineering career within SDI.

Responsibilities

• Support the automated continuous process of processing used beverage cans into molten aluminum
• Assist with process data collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision making.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of equipment and process systems.
• Help develop, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Track and analyze key process performance metrics such as throughput, yield, energy use, and product quality using Excel and related tools.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to interpret test results and connect data to process performance.
• Follow all safety policies, participate in safety reviews and training, and support required process and environmental documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, laboratory, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong academic foundation in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and basic process control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work in a hands on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others and communicate clearly.
• Work experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, or materials industries.
• Exposure to laboratory work or industrial data collection.
• Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or decarbonization technologies.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.