Recycling Process Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics Inc is seeking a Process Engineer for our Starkville/Columbus, Mississippi greenfield aluminum UBC recycling and slab casting facility. The role supports shredding, delacquering, melting, molten metal processing and slab casting while assisting startup and commissioning activities.

You will work with experienced engineers, operations, and laboratory personnel to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve processes; develop SOPs; and analyze performance metrics using Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Strong foundation in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and process control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and work hands-on in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the automated continuous process of processing used beverage cans into molten aluminum.
• Assist with process data collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision making.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of equipment and process systems.
• Help develop, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Track and analyze key process performance metrics such as throughput, yield, energy use, and product quality using Excel and related tools.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to interpret test results and connect data to process performance.
• Follow all safety policies, participate in safety reviews and training, and support required process and environmental documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, laboratory, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aluminum Dynamics

Aluminum Dynamics Inc is seeking a Process Engineer for our Starkville/Columbus Mississippi Greenfield State of the art Aluminum UBC Recycling and slab casting facility. The position will support the process' of UBC Recycling including shredding, delacquering, melting, molten metal processing, and slab casting. The engineer will work closely with experienced engineers, operations, and laboratory personnel to startup the UBC production process, assist with process monitoring and troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement efforts. This position offers hands on exposure to a greenfield startup environment and provides strong development toward a long-term engineering career within SDI.

• Support the automated continuous process of processing used beverage cans into molten aluminum
• Assist with process data collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision making.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of equipment and process systems.
• Help develop, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Track and analyze key process performance metrics such as throughput, yield, energy use, and product quality using Excel and related tools.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to interpret test results and connect data to process performance.
• Follow all safety policies, participate in safety reviews and training, and support required process and environmental documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, laboratory, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong academic foundation in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and basic process control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work in a hands on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others and communicate clearly.
• Work experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, or materials industries.
• Exposure to laboratory work or industrial data collection.
• Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or decarbonization technologies.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.