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Vallourec · 5 months ago

Finishing Process Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vallourec USA Corporation is seeking a Finishing Process Engineer to support North American mills in Houston and Muskogee. The role focuses on process analysis, technical support, continuous improvement, and training local resources to achieve production targets while prioritizing safety.

Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage process-related projects, linked to Finishing processes, focusing on delivering results

Support production local teams on process-related issues: Visit and spend time on the shop floor to understand the situation and make sound decisions, Lead or participate in working groups

Continuously propose, lead, and implement actions to improve safety, quality, and cost efficiency

Improve process control and monitoring through the implementation of new tools

Report on the technical results of finishing lines in NA on a monthly basis

Perform benchmarking through the group

Build and entertain technical network locally and through the group, International travel opportunities (1-2 per year) Domestic travel opportunities (up to 1 per month)

Organize and make available the company’s technical knowledge

Innovate by developing new tools and technologies for the processes related to finishing

Build relationships with strategic suppliers

Support CAPEX projects and the ramp-up of new equipment

Observe safety and security procedures, Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, Report on potentially unsafe conditions, Use equipment and materials properly, Adhere to Vallourec Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSteel Machining ProcessesProject ManagementData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeFrench ProficiencyPortuguese ProficiencyCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required

5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, or other engineering experience in the manufacturing industry

Demonstrated experience in project management and industrial cross-functional teamwork (among other production, methods, quality, maintenance)

Very high level of Organization and Planning – this position offers a lot of Autonomy and requires Methodology & Rigor in its execution

Very high level of Customer Focus and Commitment – this position calls for proactivity and resilience to move forward

High level of Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork – this position offers the opportunity to lead/participate to several working groups, as well as working/communicating with a large panel of levels and services

Good level of Critical Analysis and Decision Making – they are key success elements for continuous improvement

Good level of Curiosity, Humility & Willingness to learn continuously – the variety of topics, number of Finishing processes, and constant innovation call for a mind that is willing to learn continuously

Flexibility – to adapt to changes in priorities for the plants

Very strong ability to organize and prioritize workload

Very strong ability to meet engagements/deadlines in autonomy

Strong interpersonal skills

Good verbal and written skills

Good problem solving and decision-making skills

Good learning capacities

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications

This role requires up to 1 domestic travel per month – most of them between Houston, TX, and Muskogee, OK

1 to 2 international travels per year

Preferred

Technical knowledge in steel machining or forming processes is a big plus

French and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus

Company

Vallourec

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Vallourec is a producer of seamless steel tubes and hollow sections for the energy, construction, automotive, and mechanical industries.

Founded in 1899

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

http://www.vallourec.com/

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