Process Engineer

Precoat Metals Corp; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precoat Metals Corp in Missouri seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead manufacturing projects, optimize coil coating and related processes, and deliver cost-saving improvements across existing and new lines. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and operations teams to turn data into actionable solutions.

Travel up to 25% and strong troubleshooting, process automation, and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in process or industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and process knowledge.
• Proficient in computer hardware and software applications.
• Data-driven decision making with experience in process automation tools.
• Able to stay confident and steady under pressure.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work on-site in operating facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing coil coating and metal processing lines to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• Use real-time data systems (PI, ibaAnaylzer) to trace anomalies and drive RCA.
• Perform heat transfer calculations and thermodynamic modeling for energy efficiency.
• Support combustion systems and troubleshoot burners, oxidizers, and air delivery systems.
• Propose improvements to equipment and processes.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments and install teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Prepare engineering calculations for new equipment or processes.
• Plan and supervise construction activities and startup of new equipment.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Data-driven decisions

Process automation tools

Computer skills

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.precoat.com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.

Job Description

Looking to take your engineering career to the next level? Love being part of projects that have direct impact on the production & success of a plant & company? You said yes.... Great!! Bring your previous manufacturing or engineering experience into a fast-paced environment to fill this exciting role. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced engineering professionals while managing your own projects as you develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing solutions on existing and new process lines for increased safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings. This position allows you to grow your professional skillset while seeing the real-world results of your work.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates existing coil coating and metal processing lines to reduce downtime, minimize waste, and maximize line productivity
• Utilize a process historian such as Rockwell/OSIsoft PI and ibaAnaylizer to capture real-time operational data, trace system anomalies, and drive root cause analysis (RCA).
• Perform heat transfer calculations and thermodynamic modeling to maximize energy efficiency of the company thermal systems. This includes water heating and cooling systems, and fluid chemical process systems. This requires a solid understanding of combustion systems, curing ovens, thermal oxidizers, heat exchangers and refractory/insulation linings.
• Manage combustion systems – Assist maintenance managers with tuning and troubleshooting of natural gas fired industrial burners, thermal oxidizers (recuperative/RTO), and combustion air delivery systems to guarantee complete volatile organic compound (VOC) destruction and safe gas-firing. Diagnose root causes of refractory degradation, hot spots, thermal cracking, or material failure.
• Studies & recommends techniques to improve existing equipment and processes.
• Coordinates design activities and installations with other departments.
• Provide process line technical support including, but not limited to, investigating improvement opportunities, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries as requested.
• Complete engineering calculations to validate implementation of new equipment or processes.
• Requisitions material and equipment for capital projects.
• Plans, schedules and supervises construction activities and participates in startup and evaluation of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• 5+ years experience in process or industrial environment.
• Process knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent computer hardware and software applications knowledge
• Data driven decision making; Effective use of process automation tools.
• Confident and steady under pressure
• Must be able to travel up to 25% and work within the operational facilities

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace