Process Engineer I

SGL Carbon SE; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGL Carbon SE in Morganton, NC seeks an experienced engineer with 3–5 years in industrial manufacturing, or a new grad with relevant exposure. The role develops knowledge of facility processes, tests and evaluates processes, and supports quality, productivity, safety and cost improvements.

You will monitor processes, run experimental tests, analyze data, prepare technical docs, and contribute to publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent is required, with 3–5 years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred or new grads with related exposure.
• 4 year Engineering Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Process Monitoring
• Performing experimental process tests
• Evaluating process and product data
• Assisting in addressing product quality and COPQ issues
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations
• Providing support to Department Managers
• Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals
• Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals
• Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements
• Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes
• Researches product samples to fully understand product
• Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding
• Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines
• Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process
• Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Editing/proofreading

Deadline oriented

Presentation skills

Education

4 year Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Visual Basic

Job description

We need an experienced engineer with 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing experience, and we are also looking for a new grad or someone with less than 3 years' experience.

Summary of Job Content:

This position develops and maintains an overall knowledge of the facility’s processes, products, and commonly used concepts, practices and procedures. This position tests and evaluates processes and products, using instructions and pre-established guidelines, and makes recommendations for improvements in quality, productivity, safety and costs.

• Process Monitoring
• Performing experimental process tests
• Evaluating process and product data
• Assisting in addressing product quality and COPQ issues
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations
• Providing support to Department Managers
• Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.
• Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements.
• Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.
• Researches product samples to fully understand product.
• Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
• Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
• Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.
• Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Microsoft office, Excel, Visual Basic
• Statistical Process Control
• Statistical Analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.
• Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.

Experiences:

• 4 year Engineering Degree

Our Promise:
Your workplace safety is our top priority. Timely salary payments? That's a given with us. We also foster a strong team spirit and value open communication – your opinion matters. Through regular feedback sessions, we support your professional development and ensure that you feel comfortable in your role and can fully utilize your skills.

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We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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Reasonable Accommodation Notice
SGL Carbon, LLC is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. As part of this commitment SGL Carbon, LLC will provide accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 704-593-5250.

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As one of the world's leading companies in developing and manufacturing specialty graphite, carbon fibers, and composite materials, we create innovative solutions for today's major challenges: mobility, energy, and digitalization.
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