Process Engineer

Olympic Steel; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize metal-processing operations. The role focuses on cost-effective use of production factors to boost productivity through Lean, SPC, and Six Sigma methods, while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams to design or enhance scheduling, capacity planning and equipment implementation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and formal Lean training.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering degree and 5+ years in manufacturing
• Strong CAD/3D modeling experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Lean/Six Sigma training; Green/Black Belt a plus

Responsibilities

• Identify cost-effective production methods to improve productivity using Lean tools
• Collaborate with vendors, customers and internal teams to improve scheduling and capacity planning
• Design or upgrade systems for production speed, equipment implementation and process control
• Create SOPs and work instructions; train personnel and document processes

Skills

CAD/3D modeling

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing experience

ISO knowledge

ERP systems

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Details

Description

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Process Engineer determines the most cost-effective ways to use basic factors of production (people, equipment, materials, information and energy) to produce a product. The Engineer will be primarily concerned with increasing productivity through management of process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, SPC (Statistical Process Control) or Six Sigma methods. Additionally, the Process Engineer will work with vendors, customers and Olympic employees to design or improve systems for scheduling, capacity planning, production speed and project equipment implementation.

• Strong CAD/3D modeling skills required (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar programs)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
• Formal Lean training (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.) required; Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt a plus
• 5+ years in a similar role within the manufacturing industry; steel experience strongly preferred
• Lasers, press brakes, machining centers, plasma and welding experience preferred
• Experience in materials control (flow of material and parts in and out of the plant), production control (efficient production process) and quality control preferred
• Create SOP and Work Instructions
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with an ability to facilitate trainings and develop documentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (notably Excel) and ERP systems
• Strong organizing, planning and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and IATF 16949
• We are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship opportunities at this time*

Why Work For Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.