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HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Engineering Team as a Process Engineer II. Summary The Process Engineering II will analyze processes and use best practices to plan, develop, budget and ...

Research Technician III

West Mifflin, PA ยท On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Innovation and Technology Team as a Research Technician III. Summary The Research Technician III operates laboratory equipment, prepares raw materials ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Team as a Quality Assurance Technician I. Summary The Quality Assurance Technician I plays an integral part in the safe and successful production ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services team as a Steel Operations Specialist. Summary The Steel Operations Specialist is responsible for working with HWI's steel customers ...

Maintenance Electrical/Mechanical Hybrid

Gary, IN ยท On-site

$25.75 - $32/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Maintenance Team in Gary, Indiana as a Maintenance - Multi-Craft Electrical/Mechanical. Summary The position of Electrical/Mechanical Multi-Craft ...

Manufacturing Production Technician

Niagara Falls, NY ยท On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HarbisonWalker ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Office Manager II. Summary The Office Manager II supports the Plant Manager and Department Managers by performing a variety of administrative ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Office Manager II. Summary The Office Manager II supports the Plant Manager and Department Managers by performing a variety of administrative ...

General Foreman

MO ยท On-site

At HWI, the Production Foreman plays a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, safety, quality, and team performance. This position is responsible for supervising and directing ...

Manufacturing Production Technician

White Cloud, MI ยท On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HWI through the ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Sales team as a Sales Enablement Partner. Summary At HWI, the Sales Enablement Partner is critical for our success. It supports sales forecasting, pipeline ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Office Coordinator II. Summary The Office Coordinator II supports the Plant Manager and Department Managers by performing a variety of ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Thomasville Plant as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe ...

Commercial Excellence & Finance Intern

Pittsburgh, PA ยท On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Commercial Excellence & Finance Teams as an Intern. This is a challenging role in which you will apply your academic knowledge and skills in a professional ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Manager, Plant II. Summary The Manager, Plant II is a highly specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services team as the Manager, Product Installation. Summary The Mgr, Product Installation is a highly specialized and critical position ...

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Process Engineer II

HWI

Pittsburgh, PA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Description
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Engineering Team as a Process Engineer II.
Summary
The Process Engineering II will analyze processes and use best practices to plan, develop, budget and execute improvement initiatives which will reduce costs and improve safety and quality, resulting in enhanced customer service support and increased profitability. This role will be supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and will have interface with outside commercial customers.
This position will rotate on a periodic basis (12 - 18 months) thru multiple manufacturing and commercial sites.
Responsibilities
  • Applying engineering techniques to analyze and assist in the improvement of manufacturing process and products in coordination and in support of HWI's Lean and HBS (HarbisonWalker Business System) efforts; improve efficiency, minimize inconsistencies, avoid waste and reduce downtime to drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
  • Leading, facilitating, executing, and managing projects (process and capital) to reduce costs and improve the customer experience by implementing engineering best practices incorporating Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies; conducting periodic reviews to ensure that the projects achieve the desired results stated in the justification
  • Working with Operations to develop best practices and standard work to solve manufacturing problems, initiate productivity improvements, drive maintenance excellence initiatives, and identify future opportunities for the overall continual improvement of the plant; review plants KPI monitoring systems and determine ways to improve their ability to meet or exceed company initiatives/goals
  • Preparing, with management guidance, accurate expenditure proposals and/or cost justification analysis; presenting findings to appropriate plant and corporate management
  • Assembling reports to document process status and changes
  • Training, providing instructions, systems, and consultation to site production, maintenance, and engineering personnel to support technical development and assure integration of programs for efficient operation to drive continuous improvement

Requirements
  • Requires B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
  • Requires motivation and ingenuity
  • Requires excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including presentation planning and delivery skills; ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
  • Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel and PowerPoint expertise and Auto Cad engineering software
  • Requires experience using lean and continuous improvement methodology
  • Requires strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
  • Requires strong collaboration, interpersonal, communications and leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of making improvements that benefit the organizational results and customer
  • Requires relationship building and change management skills
  • Requires knowledge of ISO 9001 and similar achievement standards
  • Requires ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence
  • Requires ability to make a significant change in a variety of environments, with multiple learning experiences
  • Requires experience with data analysis, operations management and business intelligence tools
  • Requires coaching skills with front line employees and supervisors/managers

Physical and Environmental Requirements
  • Physical Activity: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time sitting and/or speaking/hearing. Requires less than 1/3 of time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching.
  • Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
  • Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision.
  • Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting. Requires less than 1/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, and/or vibration.
  • Noise: Requires working in quiet conditions.

About Us
HWI, a member of Calderys
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States.
With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
We're actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people - particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/