Industrial Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Industrial Process Engineer to join the Kaiser Aluminum team in Richmond, Virginia, at our Bellwood Plant!

Please apply at requisition 1323.

This is an onsite position. At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future. Therefore, we cannot move forward with candidates who would require sponsorship and or are on (e.g., H-1B, F-1, STEM OPT, OPT) visas.

The Industrial Process Engineer will support our aluminum extrusion and drawing team and have responsibility for analyzing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role partners with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality to implement continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that all processes meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What you will work on:

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, efficiency, cost reduction.
• Design, develop, and implement new or modified process flows, layouts, and equipment configurations.
• Conduct time studies, root cause analysis, and process mapping to support capacity modelling and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process control plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Leverage expertise to extract valuable insights from complex data sets, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Monitor process performance and use data analytics to drive decisions and recommend corrective actions and support the integration of automation, new technologies, and capital equipment projects.
• Ensure all processes comply with internal quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Lead or assist in kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Train production staff on updated processes and equipment as needed.
• Document process improvements and maintain process engineering records.

What you will bring to the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Two to five (2–5) years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role (depending on level).
• Experience in aluminum extrusion and aluminum reduction drawing an asset.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of industrial systems, manufacturing equipment, and production workflows.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., food, pharma, aerospace, automotive) is a plus.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.