Senior Process Engineer

U.S. Pipe Career Center; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pipe in Lynchburg, VA seeks a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing systems, reduce costs, improve safety, and boost product quality.

You will support the floor team, equipment and process design, and participate in Capex projects while driving efficiency and reliability across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of broad-based manufacturing engineering experience; Lean and QA.
• Strong analytical and practical knowledge of physics/engineering principles.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication of technical information and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements by collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to reduce costs and improve safety and quality.
• Evaluate quality processes and recommend improvements in process control.
• Review costs and production needs to optimize workflows and resources.
• Integrate facility layouts, production lines and machine operations.
• Resolve production delays and identify cost-saving opportunities to maximize quality.
• Develop automated and non-automated systems and assess CNC opportunities.
• Prepare drawings, schedules, operating and maintenance procedures, and bill of materials.
• Lead Capex projects and support OPEX, Safety and Quality programs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

US Pipe is currently seeking a highly experienced, senior-level Process Engineer to join our Lynchburg team. Responsibilities will include developing systems and processes that reduce costs, enhance employee safety, improving product quality and increase operating efficiencies and equipment reliability. Functionally responsible to support the manufacturing team including floor support, maintenance, equipment, tool and gauge design, quality, and efficiency issues.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Process improvement through collection and analysis of manufacturing process data to improve safety, product quality, customer delivery, and cost reductions.
• Evaluate quality processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality process control.
• Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing scheduled and future production requirements to assist management to better organize, evaluate and manage manufacturing workflows and resources.
• Integrate facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance.
• Resolve issues and delays in production and find ways to reduce cost and maximize quality.
• Proactively identify needs, conceive improvements, consider potential issues, as well as evaluate costs and potential savings to optimize existing machinery and/or processes.
• Support and participate in the US Pipe Fabrication OPEX program to develop, test and document new and existing production procedures.
• Lead and support Capex projects related to Manufacturing Operations and participate in the USPF OPEX, Safety and Quality programs.
• Develop effective automated and non-automated systems. Investigate CNC machinery opportunities, drive introduction and support of new equipment and processes for production.
• Executes and manages Capex projects from design conception to installation and commissioning.
• Prepares drawings, project schedules, operating and maintenance procedures, including parts lists, to provide plant personnel with operating and maintenance information.
• Selection and execution of projects assisted by outside contractors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• 5-7 years of broad-based engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, Lean, and Quality Assurance experience required. 7+ years preferred.
• Ability to organize and think logically, strong mechanical aptitude, broad mathematical skills, practical knowledge of physics and engineering principles and basic drafting skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize MS Office products and CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to present technical information and solutions effectively.