Process Engineer

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 77,180 - 102,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / HRA / FSA

Paid time off & holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Process Excellence Engineer at a cement manufacturing facility to optimize processes, boost production efficiency, and improve quality and cost performance.

You will analyze process data, lead cross-functional improvements with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, and drive safety and compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline.
• Ability to analyze complex process data, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing processes, process control systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Optimize cement manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot process challenges and implement solutions.
• Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Lead projects focused on process upgrades, reliability improvements, and performance enhancements.

Skills

Process data analysis

Cement manufacturing

Process control systems

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Job description

• Department: Engineering & Operational Excellence
• Position Type: Full time

What You'll Be Doing

Optimize cement manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

Analyze process data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot process challenges and implement solutions.

Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with operational standards.

Lead and participate in projects focused on process upgrades, reliability improvements, and performance enhancements.

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex process data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

Strong knowledge of cement manufacturing processes, process control systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and functions.

Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and achieving business objectives.

Primarily based in a cement manufacturing facility with regular exposure to industrial equipment and production areas.

Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.

May require travel to other company locations, project sites, or training opportunities.

Must be able to work in an active industrial environment and comply with all safety requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary, $77,180 to $102,900, and participation in our annual incentive plan.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.