What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at DW-National Standard-Stillwater, LLC?
The Company
US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.
Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.
The Position
The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, installing, and commissioning process control systems, as well as leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process reliability, and operational efficiency within a wire manufacturing environment. The role includes investigating metallurgical processes and conducting experiments to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of metals. The position will develop and implement optimized manufacturing methods, process parameters, and equipment modifications to support consistent production performance, cost reduction, and compliance with industry and safety standards.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.
Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.
The Position
The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, installing, and commissioning process control systems, as well as leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process reliability, and operational efficiency within a wire manufacturing environment. The role includes investigating metallurgical processes and conducting experiments to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of metals. The position will develop and implement optimized manufacturing methods, process parameters, and equipment modifications to support consistent production performance, cost reduction, and compliance with industry and safety standards.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
- Evaluate current processes for efficiency, relevance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Apply principles of mass, momentum, and heat transfer to enhance process performance.
- Ensure all processes operate at optimal levels of quality, throughput, and reliability to meet production goals.
- Perform process simulations and calculations to support design and improvement initiatives.
- Conduct experiments and studies on the physical and mechanical properties of metals for use in manufacturing.
- Analyze test data (tensile, fatigue, etc.) to verify compliance with specifications and to improve material performance.
- Collaborate with the Quality Department to determine appropriate rework or disposition of non-conforming materials.
- Evaluate scrap and waste reports; lead initiatives to minimize scrap generation.
- Prepare detailed reports, flow diagrams, and process documentation.
- Manage project cost, schedule, and resource constraints.
- Coordinate with sub-contractors, equipment suppliers, and vendors to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Develop and execute process improvement projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Support production departments in troubleshooting process issues and identifying root causes of nonconformities.
- Recommend and implement process modifications to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Review and adjust production schedules as needed to accommodate equipment downtime or process challenges.
- Coordinate with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to ensure optimal use of resources.
- Provide technical guidance and support to production teams.
- Assist in developing and training production staff on new processes, methods, and equipment.
- Participate in and represent the company within community or industry safety programs
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
- Minimum 4 years of relevant process engineering experience, preferably in metalworking, wire drawing, or related manufacturing environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in process modeling, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels.