Technical Process Engineer - Aluminum

SMS group Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacation and holiday time

Job summary

SMS group Inc. is seeking a Technical Process Engineer – Aluminum responsible for technical support of operations and sales for Aluminum mills. The role involves direct contact with customers and working alongside sales, engineering, and R&D teams.

Candidates should have a degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Aluminum, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team-based environment. Attractive perks like competitive compensation and medical benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Aluminum.
• Commissioning & field service experience is a plus.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, fluid, and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for market strategy for Aluminum mill solutions.
• Technical presentation of proposals to customers.
• Onsite installation and supervision of Aluminum Mill Equipment.

Skills

Technical support

Problem-solving

Communication

Market strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About this position

Technical Process Engineer Aluminum

At SMS group Inc., the Technical Process Engineer – Aluminum is responsible for technical support of operations and sales for Aluminum mills. The Technical Sales / Process Engineer has direct contact with customers, SMS group site team, R&D, engineering, sales, service, and service centers. The Technical Sales / Process Engineer needs to have an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on technical support, troubleshooting, enhancement and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for market strategy, business planning, and sales in North America for Aluminum mill solutions
• Directly contacts customers with the assistance of SMS group Inc. sales and service personnel if required
• Technical presentation of papers at customers and marketing events to generate opportunities and market awareness
• Creates an open dialog with customers to seek out current issues & develop solutions utilizing SMS Group’s global technical resources
• Obtains RFQ’s and generates opportunities from customers and presents them to SMS group Inc. internal resources to be processed and assists in preparing the final technical and commercial proposal to the customer
• Technical and commercial presentation of proposals to perspective customers
• Participate in scope and project clarification meetings at perspective customers
• Provide regular status updates for all sales opportunities
• Onsite assessment of Aluminum Mill Equipment
• Technical interface with customers to assist in any operational and process questions that arise
• Onsite installation and supervision of Aluminum Mill Equipment

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Aluminum
• Commissioning & field service experience is a plus
• Operational experience is also a plus
• Strong background in Aluminum mill equipment commissioning and operations
• Mill engineering or process experience a plus
• Multi-disciplined aptitude with the ability to interpret mechanical, fluid, and electrical drawings and schematics
• Ability to work with multiple departments and in a diverse team-based environment within the SMS group
• Strong confidence to communicate with customers, onsite subcontractors, and internal teams frequently
• High self-motivation to be proactive with ideas and problem-solving skills to serve the customer with minimum direction
• Commercial and cost estimation understanding
• Sound knowledge of MS Office
• Domestic travel and limited international travel required

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more! What we do SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test