Process Engineer, Threading & Services — Drive Lean Steel Operations

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short//L

Job summary

Vallourec North America is seeking a Process Engineer, Threading & Services to drive process improvement, strengthen quality, safety, and operational excellence across threading and related manufacturing steps.

You will partner with operators and plant leadership to reduce variation, optimize productivity, and implement sustainable engineering solutions, including collaborating with automation to enable real-time data collection and control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of work experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred.
• Experience in steel manufacturing or heavy industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pipe threading, coupling manufacture, phosphating, and pipe deformation and stress.
• Drive process efficiency and quality through problem solving and variation management.
• Lead and participate in projects including decarbonization and CAPEX advisement.
• Develop process expertise and train teams to improve standard work and efficiency.
• Collaborate with automation to interface data collection and real-time control.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Data analysis tools

Job description

Vallourec North America is seeking a Process Engineer, Threading & Services to drive process improvement, strengthen quality, safety, and operational excellence across threading and related manufacturing steps.

You will partner with operators and plant leadership to reduce variation, optimize productivity, and implement sustainable engineering solutions, including collaborating with automation to enable real-time data collection and control.