Process Engineer

PURPOSE:

As a Shell Process Engineer you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing performance within a fast-paced production environment. You will leverage engineering expertise data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance safety quality and operational efficiency.

This role partners cross-functionally with operations quality and maintenance teams to solve complex process challenges optimize slurry chemistry and shell processes and lead initiatives that improve productivity and product performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance shell process quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing sustainable solutions
• Monitor test and control slurry chemistry to maintain consistent process performance
• Program troubleshoot and optimize robotic dipping systems to improve quality and throughput
• Analyze scrap rework and process performance data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Maintain process stability through equipment monitoring parameter control and optimization efforts
• Support engineering change management including review documentation validation and implementation
• Participate in audits and quality investigations; implement and track corrective and preventive actions
• Evaluate product designs and equipment capabilities to ensure manufacturability within existing processes
• Lead and support capital projects and tooling initiatives to improve safety quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with environmental health safety and quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations quality and maintenance teams to achieve plant goals
• Perform additional engineering and quality-related duties as assigned

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical critical thinking and communication skills.
• Self-motivated data-driven problem solver with a proven track record of process improvement.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment including lifting materials up to 50 lbs.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical Materials Science or related field)
• Knowledge of investment casting technology processes and manufacturing methods are preferred.