Melt Shop Process Engineer: Drive CI & Performance

Socket.dev; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in the Greater Richmond Region of Virginia is seeking a Process Engineer - Melt Shop Operations to partner with production leaders, maintenance teams, and plant management to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.

You will drive best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies that support operational excellence. Relocation within the U.S. is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Materials Science, or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma with 6-8 years.
• Experience in heavy industrial, or process manufacturing environments; knowledge of standardization and production quality methods.
• Strong knowledge of steelmaking and Melt Shop operations preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting CAPEX projects; Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on Melt Shop operations and performance.
• Analyze production and process data to identify trends, opportunities, and root causes of recurring issues.
• Reduce process variation and improve operational reliability through data-driven problem solving.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process standards, systems, and best practices.
• Manage and support CAPEX projects from planning through execution.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve equipment, processes, and overall plant performance.
• Facilitate employee training on continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Coach and develop employees on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, QIS, Failure Analysis, and other improvement tools.
• Support annual business planning, goal development, and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and consulting to operations teams on process optimization and performance improvement.
• Promote and support a strong culture of safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Materials Science, or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 6-8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Gerdau in the Greater Richmond Region of Virginia is seeking a Process Engineer - Melt Shop Operations to partner with production leaders, maintenance teams, and plant management to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.

You will drive best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies that support operational excellence. Relocation within the U.S. is available.