Mechanical Process Engineer - Capex & Continuous Improvement

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

401K with match

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Gerdau in Virginia seeks a Mechanical Process Engineer to lead improvement initiatives across mill operations. You will oversee CAPEX projects, develop data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement with a collaborative team of engineers and operators.

You will coach colleagues on Six Sigma and Lean practices, analyze performance trends, and help optimize material manufacturing processes and equipment in a dynamic steel fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Material Science.
• 3–5 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and heavy mill machinery.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain goal and project databases and perform trend analysis on performance data.
• Facilitate training sessions on improvement methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Develop and coach employees on capabilities in continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on CAPEX standards, audits, 5S, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify and solve chronic problems and reduce process variation.
• Assist with Annual Action Plan development and implementation of CAPEX projects.
• Provide cost estimates for improvement projects and support daily improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Training/coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAPEX

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Gerdau in Virginia seeks a Mechanical Process Engineer to lead improvement initiatives across mill operations. You will oversee CAPEX projects, develop data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement with a collaborative team of engineers and operators.

You will coach colleagues on Six Sigma and Lean practices, analyze performance trends, and help optimize material manufacturing processes and equipment in a dynamic steel fabrication environment.