Process Engineer - Metal Manufacturing

Process EngineerProcess Engineer – Metals Manufacturing $110,000 - $140,000 Reading PAWe are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join a specialized metals manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to the manufacturing floor and solving complex process challenges involving high-temperature operations, molten metals, metallurgical processes, and thermite-based reactions. The Process Engineer will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve process reliability, product quality, safety, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and optimize manufacturing processes involving molten metals, high-temperature processing, and thermite-based operationsMonitor critical process parameters and identify opportunities to improve yield, consistency, throughput, quality, and efficiencyTroubleshoot manufacturing issues and perform root cause analysis on process deviations, defects, equipment issues, and production interruptionsDevelop and implement process improvements to increase reliability and reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and process variationProvide hands-on engineering support to production teams on the manufacturing floorEvaluate process data, production trends, and operating conditions to identify opportunities for continuous improvementAssist with the development and documentation of SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and operating parametersPartner with Quality and Operations on corrective actions and process-control initiativesParticipate in equipment upgrades, process changes, trials, and new manufacturing initiativesSupport safe operating practices associated with high-temperature metals manufacturingApply continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, RCA, and SPC, as appropriateQualificationsBachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical fieldExperience working within a metals, foundry, steel, specialty alloy, refractory, casting, forging, or other high-temperature manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of manufacturing process control and process optimizationExperience working with molten metals or high-temperature metallurgical processes strongly preferredKnowledge of thermite or aluminothermic processes/reactions highly desirableStrong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving abilitiesExperience supporting manufacturing equipment and production operations in a plant environmentAbility to work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Engineering teamsExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, FMEA, or other continuous-improvement methodologies is a plus