Gerdau S.A.

Process Engineer - Mechanical

Gerdau S.A. • $75K — $95K *
Petersburg, VA 23803In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Material Science.
  • 3-5 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and machinery.
  • Experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, and warehouse operations.
  • Proven ability to train and motivate employees effectively.
  • Skilled in articulating ideas, providing feedback, and conflict resolution.
  • Strong problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain project databases and perform trend analysis on performance data.
  • Contribute to department goal setting and achievement.
  • Facilitate employee training sessions on improvement methodologies.
  • Coach employees on Continuous Improvement practices.
  • Collaborate with managers on process improvement subjects including audits and 6 Sigma.
  • Identify and solve repetitive problems to reduce process variation.
  • Assist in developing the Annual Action Plan and administering polices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Opportunities to lead and mentor teams.
  • Involvement in diverse CAPEX projects.
  • Supportive work environment for continuous improvement.
  • Access to improvement methodologies and tools.
Full Job Description


Your Purpose:

As a Mechanical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support all the trainings and development activities for employees at the mill. You will be responsible for CAPEX projects and compiling and analyzing project data with a moderate scope of responsibility for material manufacturing processes as well as the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process.

Your Work:
  • Maintain goal and project data bases. Perform trend analysis on the performance data as well as identify commonalities within the data.
  • Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting.
  • Facilitate training sessions for all employees on the improvement methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
  • Develop and coach employees on capabilities and knowledge in the application of the Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Collaborate with Routine Managers on subjects pertaining to the Gerdau processes, improve standards, CAPEX standards, audits, 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, QIS, FA, 6 Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
  • Identify and solve chronic/repetitive problems and failures as well as reduce process variation.
  • Assist with the development of the Annual Action Plan, and the administration of established policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Prepare and approve standards from CAPEX and improvement initiatives.
  • Implement and coordinate CAPEX projects, and Annual Action Plan Improvement Projects.
  • Oversee, contribute to, and support daily improvement management activities, which include providing timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts.
  • Provide consulting services to the departments on improvement methodologies and tools. Design new and revamp existing structures, systems, and equipment.
  • Provide support in implementation, maintenance, and follow up on the vertical and horizontal help chain.
  • Assist with all safety activities.


Qualifications Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Material Science.
  • 3 - 5 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. with exposure to standardization and production quality methods.
  • Strong working knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery.
  • Previous qualifying experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation a must.
  • Ability to train, motivate, and serve as a coach to employees.
  • Ability to articulate ideas, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Strong problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies a plus.

About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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