Kaiser Aluminum · 2 hours ago
Process Engineer
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expKaiser Aluminum is a company passionate about environmental sustainability and employee growth, seeking an Industrial Process Engineer to join their aluminum extrusion team. The role involves analyzing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Peter Ortiz
Responsibilities
Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, efficiency, cost reduction, and safety
Design, develop, and implement new or modified process flows, layouts, and equipment configurations
Conduct time studies, root cause analysis, and process mapping to support lean manufacturing initiatives
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process control plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Leverage expertise to extract valuable insights from complex data sets, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization
Monitor process performance and use data analytics to drive decisions and recommend corrective actions and support the integration of automation, new technologies, and capital equipment projects
Ensure all processes comply with internal quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols
Lead or assist in kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and other continuous improvement efforts
Train production staff on updated processes and equipment as needed
Document process improvements and maintain process engineering records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role (depending on level)
Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Strong knowledge of industrial systems, manufacturing equipment, and production workflows
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems
Preferred
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., food, pharma, aerospace, automotive) is a plus
Company
Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace/high strength, general engineering, automotive.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2006-07-07IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Harvey
President and CEO
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Hugh Barger
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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