Rolling Mill Process Engineer - Drive Quality Improvement

Vallourec - North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company‑paid life insurance

Profit sharing up to 4%

401(k) match 4.5%

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Performance‑based bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec - North America in Youngstown, OH seeks a Process Engineer for our rolling mill operations to improve product quality, optimize processes, and boost operational efficiency.

You will analyze data, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop SOPs, train operators, and collaborate with R&D and global teams to implement new technologies while upholding safety and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related field) required.
• 1–5 years of experience in manufacturing, steel, or heavy industry preferred.
• Exposure to hot rolling, pipe manufacturing, or metal forming processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and process control principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to resolve process and quality issues.
• Monitor and optimize process variables to improve consistency and reduce variation.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Train and coach operators while capturing critical process knowledge.
• Support plant trials, new process development, and implementation of new technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, Industrialization, and global process teams.
• Contribute technical expertise to capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Audit processes to ensure adherence to standards and sustain improvements.
• Participate in benchmarking and technology evaluations.
• Support troubleshooting during operational events, including occasional off‑hour support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

MS Excel

Process monitoring systems

Job description

Vallourec - North America in Youngstown, OH seeks a Process Engineer for our rolling mill operations to improve product quality, optimize processes, and boost operational efficiency.

You will analyze data, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop SOPs, train operators, and collaborate with R&D and global teams to implement new technologies while upholding safety and standards.