What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLEANWELL® Methods Engineer position at Vallourec North America?
This job description defines duties, responsibilities, and the requirements for the position of CLEANWELL Methods Engineer.
Position is based on-site in Houston, TX.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
- Operator Training & Support: Develop and deliver training programs for operators on plating procedures,
equipment handling, and quality standards to ensure safe and consistent operations. - Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead or participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects to identify and
implement improvements in productivity, cost reduction, and process reliability. - Troubleshooting & Technical Guidance: Investigate process deviations, quality defects, or equipment issues,
and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and scrap. - Equipment Maintenance & Upgrades: Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to plan preventive
maintenance, evaluate new technologies, and support equipment upgrades. - Safety & Environmental Compliance: Support the enforcement of safety protocols to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations related to chemical handling, waste disposal, and ventilation systems. - Industrialization of New Products: Support the transition of new products from R&D to full-scale production by
developing robust processes, validating performance, and ensuring manufacturability. - Benchmarking & Global Collaboration: Compare local processes with those of CLEANWELL® lines in France
(and potentially Brazil and Indonesia in the future) to identify best practices, align standards, and drive global
process harmonization.
REQUIREMENTS - Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent degree or equivalent
experience may be considered in lieu of Degree). - Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- The position requires the use of a full-face respirator for certain operations. A clean shaved face is required when
wearing said respirator as needed. - Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.
- • PLC programming and troubleshooting / Automation experience / robotic experience preferred.
- Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing principles