Process Engineer

Commercial Metals; Blackwell (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits

Paid day-one vacation/PTO

Company 401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

Commercial Metals seeks a seasoned engineer to lead and accelerate manufacturing process improvements across our polymer and heavy industry operations. The role entails analyzing performance data, implementing lean initiatives, and collaborating with maintenance and engineering on capital projects to improve efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in process improvement, polymer processes, and lean manufacturing, and will thrive in

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading and driving manufacturing process improvements.
• Experience in polymer extrusion and polymer testing is a plus.
• Lean manufacturing/5S and productivity improvement experience required.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with maintenance and engineering on capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities where applicable
• Drive process improvements based on performance analysis and lessons learned
• Provide technical support regarding plant equipment, process efficiency, and plant wide safety
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering on capital projects and commissioning of new equipment

Skills

Process improvement

Polymer extrusion

Polymer testing

Lean manufacturing/5S

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Science/Engineering degree preferred (Polymer/Chemical/Mechanical)

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities where applicable
• Drive process improvements based on performance analysis and lessons learned
• Provide technical support regarding plant equipment, process efficiency, and plant wide safety
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Develop solutions and improvements to equipment and processes
• Responsible for process stabilization and improvement in all shop areas
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering on capital projects and commissioning of new equipment

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 5 years experience leading and driving manufacturing process improvements. Heavy industry experience a plus.
• Experience in Polymer extrusion, plastic additives, polymer testing, R&D experimentation and analysis is a plus
• Prior experience in successful implementation of lean manufacturing/5S and productivity improvement initiatives is required
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with teams and different departments
• Ability to track, chart, and improve processes
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals
• Able to communicate, verbally and written, with operators, supervisors, maintenance, suppliers, management, and plant support staff
• Able to prioritize, plan and drive issues, tasks, and deliverables from concept to closure

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• A degree in Science or Engineering (Polymer, Chemical, or Mechanical) is strongly preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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