Jr Process Engineer

Benteler Automotive Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

BENTELER Automotive Corporation in Shreveport, LA seeks a Professional Process Engineer to support area managers, optimize equipment, and drive continuous improvement in finishing processes. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance teams.

The candidate will assist in procedure development, provide training on related equipment, and participate in lean manufacturing and safety initiatives to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of automation equipment (PLC/HMI) and industrial networks.
• Strong data acquisition and statistical evaluation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Manager and other Process Engineers in optimizing equipment and investigating and implementing new engineered improvements.
• Help with troubleshooting, advising, and eliminating all design, process, and production quality issues.
• Assist in the training of production and maintenance employees concerning the Finishing process and related equipment.

Skills

Automation basics

PLC / HMI understanding

Data acquisition

Statistical analysis

Safety awareness

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Division: BENTELER Steel/Tube
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40,00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 47323

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Core Responsibilities

• Support the Area Manager and other Process Engineer(s) in optimizing equipment and investigating and implementing new engineered improvements. Assist other Process Engineers as required on special projects.


• Help with troubleshooting, advising, and eliminating all design, process, and production quality issues.


• Assist in the training of production and maintenance employees concerning the Finishing process and related equipment, if needed.


• Assist in procedure development with production employees concerning pulpit controls, HMI’s, etc. and set up instructions.


• Work with other team members to address issues with equipment.


• Responsible for optimizing production systems during shift and off hours, if needed.


• Assist in the development and implementation of work procedures, PM’s and LOTO.


• Participate in down days, outages, and special projects.


• Participate in plant 5S and Lean manufacturing programs as well as all continuous improvement activities.


• Continuously and actively participate in \"Root Cause Analysis\" meetings to determine and rectify problematic issues in production processes.


• Participate in safety activities to meet or exceed organizational goals and expectations.


• Be an active participant in developing and maintaining a culture of professionalism.


• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or like area.


• The candidate should have a basic understanding of automation equipment, including PLC, HMI, and Industrial Networks along with an understanding of automated manufacturing processes.


• Candidate must have an excellent understanding of data acquisition and evaluation.


• Knowledge of statistical data evaluation is required.


• Detail oriented with proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skills.


• Strong safety awareness and experience.


• Demonstrated capability of results through people, technology, and process.


• Seamless Pipe Mill Experience a huge plus.


• SAP & general computer knowledge not required but preferred.


• Excellent planning and organizational skills.


• Ability to organize and explain complex data in a clear manner.

Your contact

Samantha Ann Metoyer
BENTELER Human Resources