Process Engineer
Zekelman Industries · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Zekelman Industries (metals) in Kansas City, MO. In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, recommend equipment and facility enhancements, and implement innovative solutions that improve safety.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
About the Role
Zekelman Industries is seeking a Process Engineer to drive operational excellence through process optimization, productivity improvements, and quality enhancements within our manufacturing operations.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, recommend equipment and facility enhancements, and implement innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and overall performance.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and is passionate about delivering measurable results.
What You'll Do
- ◆Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and product quality
- ◆Implement process design practices that meet internal and customer
requirements
from concept through start-up and validation
- ✓Build strong partnerships with manufacturing and maintenance teams to encourage collaboration and continuous improvement
- ✓Plan, manage, and execute project schedules effectively and efficiently
- ✓Justify, budget, and monitor capital expenditure (CapEx) projects
- ✓Assess manufacturing processes, collect measurements, and analyze complex operational data
- ✓Create, maintain, and improve process documentation and operating procedures
- ✓Support equipment assessments and customer issue resolution efforts through occasional travel to other Zekelman facilities
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
- ✓Ability to interpret complex mechanical and electro-technical drawings
- ✓Experience working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance
- ✓Strong organizational skills and ability to meet demanding deadlines
- ✓Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and shop-floor personnel
- ✓Proficiency with CAD, AutoCAD, and/or Inventor
- ✓Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- ✓Ability to analyze, evaluate, and communicate complex information clearly and effectively
- ✓Adaptable, resilient, and solutions-focused under pressure
- ✓Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, and integrity
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (AB) PLC programming
Why Join Zekelman?
At Zekelman Industries, we invest in our employees through competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
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You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
Benefits Include
- •Competitive Compensation
- •Annual Bonus and Profit-Sharing Opportunities
- •401(k) with Generous Company Match
- •Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- •Tuition Assistance Program
- •Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
- •Employee Loyalty Awards
- •Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.