Process Engineer - Finishing

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in close cooperation of R&D & Industrialization to support new OCTG connections and improvement projects throughout the organization
• Working in close cooperation with the Process Community Finishing and the other NA operation facilities
• Act as a liaison between R&D, industrialization, and production for the finishing and threading processes
• Improve process performance by improving the CNC programming methodology
• Support continuous improvement of consumables (i.e. tooling and inserts)
• Support the qualification of new vendors
• Support Operations to resolve process problems and coordinate with technical groups to improve performance
• Active participant in performance improvements
• Work with and communicate with Premium Connection department in North America
• Lead the identification, development, and implementation of quality loops. Lead Continuous Improvement Team(s)
• Manage projects and coordinate teams at several USA locations. Travel regularly between these locations
• Must follow all company policies, practices, and regulations to include Safety and Quality
• Communicate the strategic vision

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Promote excellent team building skills
• Project management skills for process improvement and/or product development
• Strong decision-making skills based on analytical approach to problem solving, including application of statistical techniques
• Ability to solve complex problems, by defining the scope, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Establish corrective actions to mitigate rework reduce cost and improve quality
• Ability to work independently and execute objectives in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Results orientation and ability to develop objectives and plan resources to ensure goals and objectives are met
• Quality, cost, and performance understanding with a strong customer focus
• Continuous improvement mindset to pursue and benchmark within organization
• Work in an international environment, involving different cultures

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering fields
• 5+ years of pipe/steel industry experience is preferred or relevant experience in a related industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Process management and CNC Programming
• Management of projects and manufacturing background
• Experienced in the implementation of Manufacturing Process Control
• Ability to apply manufacturing process control techniques and/or lean manufacturing experience required

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Directability
• working independently in a self-directed environment
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication
• Positive responses to change
• High attention to detail