Process Engineer — Coil Coating & Process Optimization

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

Job summary

Precoat Metals Corp in the United States seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead process improvements and optimize manufacturing lines for safety, quality, and cost savings. You’ll manage projects from concept through startup, collaborating with maintenance and operations to deliver tangible results.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in process or industrial environments, with strong troubleshooting, data-driven decision making, and familiarity with process automation

Qualifications

• BSME degree or related engineering field.
• 5+ years in process or industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate coil coating lines to reduce downtime and maximize productivity.
• Capture real-time data with process historian; trace anomalies; drive RCA.
• Perform heat transfer calculations to improve energy efficiency of thermal systems.
• Assist maintenance with tuning of burners and combustion systems; troubleshoot issues.
• Suggest techniques to improve equipment and processes.
• Coordinate design activities across departments.
• Provide process-line technical support and troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete engineering calculations to validate new equipment/ processes.
• Requisition materials/equipment for capital projects.
• Plan, schedule and supervise construction; participate in startup and evaluation.

Skills

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Process automation tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/OSIsoft PI

ibaAnalyzer

Job description

Precoat Metals Corp in the United States seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead process improvements and optimize manufacturing lines for safety, quality, and cost savings. You’ll manage projects from concept through startup, collaborating with maintenance and operations to deliver tangible results.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in process or industrial environments, with strong troubleshooting, data-driven decision making, and familiarity with process automation