Process Engineer

Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!

We are seeking a Production Process Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop and implement solutions to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

Process Engineer

Your Tasks

Design, implement, and optimize production processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.

Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

Conduct data analysis and develop statistical models to identify areas for improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions to production challenges.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Conduct training and provide guidance to production staff to ensure adherence to established processes.

Stay up to date with new technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to process engineering.

Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and operations staff to ensure successful process improvements.

Execute the tasks following the working instructions.

Take independent decisions on the process such as described in the tasks above.

Execute the tasks in a safe way.

Take actions on production activities so that maintenance can safely and swiftly execute their tasks.

Execute the LOTO of the equipment with the maintenance technicians.

Know environmental protection standards and regulations by Aurubis and apply to them.

Know health and safety standards and regulations by Aurubis and apply to them.

Know health and safety standards and regulations given by law.

Other duties may be assigned based on skill level and company needs.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in process engineering, including experience with process design, optimization, and troubleshooting. Metallurgical process highly preferred.

Strong understanding of process control principles, including experience with statistical process control.

Experience with data analysis and statistical modeling tools, such as JMP or Minitab.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement solution to production challenges.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Experience in the Metal Recycling industry is a plus.

Special Skills

Must exhibit a leader-coach mentality and act as a change agent with a team-oriented focus.

Must be able to demonstrate being a key leader within cultural change.

Ability to comprehend complex problems.

Effectively communicate targets and goals to his/her team.

Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to keep a cool head even in stressful situations. Comfortable “pivoting” quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Able to successfully juggle multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability as an outstanding team player and a successful independent worker.

Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.

Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.

Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations

Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.

Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.

We Offer

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance