Process Engineer

Heidelberg Materials; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States is actively seeking a Process Engineer to optimize cement manufacturing processes and drive efficiency. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying root causes, and delivering solutions that improve quality and cost performance.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, supporting safety initiatives and striving for operational excellence across projects and plant sites.

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 effective solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cement manufacturing processes, process control systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Process data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

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

Job description

## Process EngineerApplylocations: Leeds, ALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10017552Line of Business: Cement & White**About Us**Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.**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.**Work Environment*** 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 HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled