At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking an Operations Process Engineer to join our team in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing daily production data and tracking performance trends related to quality and throughput. You will identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost, and will lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives.

• Develops, designs, and plans process improvements to Rolling Mill department to maximize cost reduction and implement continuous improvement projects
• Reviews current KPIs/metrics and looks for additional areas to monitor to contribute to the overall efficiency and performance of the Rolling Mill
• Develops metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identifies equipment and process flow bottlenecks
• Evaluates and monitors production trends and develops new processes and/or revise existing processes to increase production and quality trends

• Coordinates multiple resources to lead/influence various departments and resources without solid line reporting authority to accomplish shared objectives
• Collaborates with PPC, Engineering, Process Automation, Slab Processing, Shipping and Tech Services when required to implement process changes
• Works closely with the Operations Leadership Team and Mill Operators to implement process changes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related field strongly preferred
• Five years working in Industrial and Production environment required
• Formal Continuous Improvement Certification or Training (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) required
• Understanding of rolling theory and the use of related equipment during the rolling process preferred

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.