Process Engineer

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance Programs

Monthly Wellness Reimbursements

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. operates a facility in Ozark, AR, seeking a professional for the Technical Department focused on continuous improvement. You will analyze processes, develop SOPs, and implement changes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to ISO/Six Sigma quality programs, with growth opportunities and a bonus tied to performance.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Materials Engineering.
• Data analyst background with some knowledge of AI application is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends in process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for new process improvements and operations.
• Study, evaluate, and recommend changes in production to improve quality and productivity while controlling costs.
• Develop and perform experimental process tests with respect to quality, cost and efficiency and summarize results.

Skills

Process improvement

Six Sigma

Lean methodology

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Math and science skills

Communication skills

Education

4-year engineering degree (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials)

Tools

ISO quality programs

Job description

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we're proud of it!

As one of the world's largest and most recognized graphite electrode manufacturers, we power the industries that keep our country moving. To continue that mission, we're looking for dependable team members to join our Technical Department where safety, teamwork, and precision drive everything we do.

This position is based at our Ozark, AR facility. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for an annual bonus tied to personal objectives overall business performance. The standard schedule is M-F 7AM-3:30PM; however, scheduling may vary based on operational needs.

At Tokai Carbon, our people are our greatest asset and we believe in investing in them from DAY ONE!

Compensation & Benefits (Available on Day One):

• Full health benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for growth and promotion through cross‑training after 6 months in the role.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus incentives plus a fifth annual bonus tied to overall business performance.
• Education Assistance Programs, Monthly Wellness Reimbursements, and more!

Position Summary:

With a focus on continuous improvement this position develops and maintains an overall knowledge of the facility's processes and products. This position also evaluates those processes and products to make recommendations to improve quality, productivity, safety, and costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify trends in process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for new process improvements as well as new operations.
• Studies, evaluates, and recommends changes in the production process to assure improved quality and increased production while delivering a competitive advantage in personnel, materials, and utilities.
• Develops and performs experimental process tests with respect to quality, method, cost, production efficiency, etc., and summarizes results with detailed reporting.
• Monitor processes to ensure that manufacturing specifications and procedures are adhered to.
• Assists the departmental manager and other personnel with technical advice and specification interpretation to assure quality production. Advise their supervisor and affected departmental manager when manufacturing specifications are not followed.
• Relieves production supervision and performs related duties as needed.
• Maintain and update quality programs (ISO, Six Sigma)

COMPETENCIES

• • Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work well without close supervision and make effective decisions.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Very strong analysis/problem solving skills. Six Sigma +Lean Green Belt certified a plus.
  • Strong math and science skills required.
  • Must be able to encourage and foster teamwork, including the ability to persuade others to provide necessary information / data for process evaluation.
• Supervisory skills, including the ability to direct, coach, motivate, evaluate, and discipline.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 4-year college degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Materials Engineering.
• Data analyst background with some knowledge of AI application is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any direct reports, however, may be required to fill in for department supervision / management when needed.