CLEANWELL Methods Engineer

CLEANWELL® Methods Engineer at Vallourec - North America

Position is based on-site in Houston, TX.

• Operator Training & Support:
  Develop and deliver training programs for operators on plating procedures, equipment handling, and quality standards to ensure safe and consistent operations.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  Lead or participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects to identify and implement improvements in productivity, cost reduction, and process reliability.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Guidance:
  Investigate process deviations, quality defects, or equipment issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Equipment Maintenance & Upgrades:
  Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to plan preventive maintenance, evaluate new technologies, and support equipment upgrades.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance:
  Support the enforcement of safety protocols to ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to chemical handling, waste disposal, and ventilation systems.
• Industrialization of New Products:
  Support the transition of new products from R&D to full-scale production by developing robust processes, validating performance, and ensuring manufacturability.
• Benchmarking & Global
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Compare local processes with those of CLEANWELL® lines in France (and potentially Brazil and Indonesia in the future) to identify best practices, align standards, and drive global process harmonization.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent degree or experience may be considered in lieu of Degree).
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• The position requires the use of a full-face respirator for certain operations. A clean shaved face is required when wearing said respirator as needed.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting / Automation experience / robotic experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing principles

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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