Process Development Engineer (Manufacturing)
6 days ago
Pineville
Job DescriptionCome join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel! Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done. DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for a Process Development Engineer to join our team in Pineville, La. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who wants to design, test, and implement manufacturing processes on the shop floor—not just analyze them from a desk. You will work directly with operations, welding, fabrication, and equipment teams to develop new processes, improve existing ones, and take ideas from pilot trials through full-scale production. If you enjoy solving real manufacturing problems in a heavy steel environment and seeing your work turn into tangible improvements in throughput, quality, and safety, this role was built for you.EXPECTATIONS: • Develop and implement manufacturing processes by working hands-on with welding, forming operations, cutting processes, fixtures, and emerging automation to improve throughput, quality, and safety., • Evaluate operational processes, develop and implement optimization experiments, incorporate successful process improvements into designs and plans, develop new processes to support operational needs, • Evaluate proposed new equipment technology. Provide professional evaluation of manufacturing technology additions or changes. Conduct evaluations of system with a focus on safety, productivity and efficiency improvements., • Be capable of testing and conducting thorough evaluation of changes with proposed productivity gains along with justifications., • Conduct and lead pilot process implementation. Provide guidance, leadership, and support for both scaling new processes and technology. Provide direct oversight with operations team on process change implementation, • Will be required to conduct and participate in cross-functional collaboration, • Must be adept in project management, including scope definition, scheduling, cost and resource planning, • This position may involve direct or indirect management of team members.REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESES DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER:, • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred., • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or industrial engineering in a heavy manufacturing or fabrication environment., • Proven experience with steel fabrication processes such as welding, plasma/laser cutting, forming, machining, and assembly., • Experience with automation, robotics integration, and Industry 4.0 Initiatives, • Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) and deploying new manufacturing technologies., • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, experimental environment., • Proficiency with CAD, process simulation, and data analysis tools preferred., • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:, • Experience with pilot plant operations, prototyping, process creation, R&D manufacturing environments, • Familiarity with ERP & MES systems, • Familiarity with simulation tools and digital twin technology, • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma, and continuous improvement projects, • Familiarity with business financials