Manufacturing Engineer - Operations Leadership Track

RHI Magnesita N.V.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in refractory products is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Operations Leadership Track in Hammond, IN. This fully on-site role requires engineers with 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing or heavy industry. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include analyzing production systems, leading corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic team focused on operational impacts and growth into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production systems to identify inefficiencies and performance gaps.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
• Champion safety through process improvements and operational discipline.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Collaboration skills

Education

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

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer - Operations Leadership Track

Fully On-Site

Looking to move beyond traditional engineering and into real operational impact?

RHI Magnesita is hiring Manufacturing Engineers to join our Operations Leadership Track, designed for engineers who want to apply technicalexpertiseon the plant floor while building toward plant leadership.

This role is ideal for engineers with 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing or heavy industrywho want to expand beyond analysis and into execution, leadership, and plant performance.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will apply engineering principles directly to live manufacturing operations, working closely with production teams to improve performance, reliability, and safety.

You will:

• 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

What you bring

• 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to perform root‑cause analysis and implement solutions
• Interest in growing into plant or operations leadership roles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Why this role is different

This is not a traditional engineering role.

You won’t be working only on designs or isolated projects—you’ll be:

• Embedded in plant operations
• Driving real‑time performance improvements
• Leading initiatives that impact production, safety, and cost
• Building the foundation for plant leadership

Locations

• Hammond, IN
• York, PA
• East Canton, OH

Relocation within the US is expected as part of long‑term career growth.

About RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high‑grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high‑temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 76 main production sites (including recycling facilities), 16 raw material sites and more than 70 sales offices.

Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium‑ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high‑performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Come get fired up with our North American team!