Manufacturing Engineer - Lead Plant Performance

RHI Magnesita N.V.; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RHI Magnesita N.V. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations Leadership Track on a fully on-site basis in Hammond, IN. This program targets engineers who want to apply technical expertise directly on the plant floor and grow toward plant leadership.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in manufacturing or heavy industry and seek to expand into execution, leadership, and plant performance. You’ll engage in data-driven improvements and cross-functional collaboration to drive safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production systems to identify inefficiencies and performance gaps.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Use data to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Support planning and scheduling to optimize labor, materials, and equipment.
• Translate plant performance data into actionable improvements.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts on the plant floor.
• Champion safety through process improvements and operational discipline.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related)

Job description

RHI Magnesita N.V. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations Leadership Track on a fully on-site basis in Hammond, IN. This program targets engineers who want to apply technical expertise directly on the plant floor and grow toward plant leadership.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in manufacturing or heavy industry and seek to expand into execution, leadership, and plant performance. You’ll engage in data-driven improvements and cross-functional collaboration to drive safety and