{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6a1e16d4bb592842ecbc6a03","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a1e16d4bb592842ecbc6a03","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a1e16d4bb592842ecbc6a03","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Hydro Aluminum Metals is a great place to build a career if you’re looking to work for a stable, global company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people. Employees contribute to meaningful, real-world products while working with modern technology in a safe, team-oriented environment. With highly competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement, Hydro offers more than just a job, it offers a place where your work matters and your career can grow.\n\nPosition Summary:\nThe Technical/Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and improving the operations of delacquering and melting furnace processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality aluminum production. This role leads process improvement projects, supports troubleshooting, ensures compliance with environmental and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize recovery rates, reduce costs, and minimize emissions. The engineer will collaborate with production, maintenance, and automation teams, supporting broader process engineering and reliability initiatives.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n1. Process Monitoring & Optimization:\nMonitor furnace operations (delacquering and melting) to ensure process stability, efficiency, and safety.\nAnalyze process data (temperature profiles, throughput, fuel/energy usage, emissions) and implement corrective actions.\nOptimize process parameters to improve yield, metal recovery, energy efficiency, and reduce operating costs.\nSupport commissioning, upgrades, and new technology implementation for furnaces.\nLead process improvement initiatives for delaquering furnaces, including sizing, throughput, emissions control, and burner performance.\n\n2. Continuous Improvement:\nDevelop and implement process improvement projects using appropriate methodologies (e.g., PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma).\nIdentify and reduce process bottlenecks in delacquering and melting furnace operations.\nImprove refractory life, reduce metal losses, and enhance productivity through technical solutions.\nGather and assess process data to reduce variation, improve capabilities, and optimize performance.\nDevelop and maintain Power BI and Grafana reports for process and reliability tracking.\nLead and engage employees in continuous improvement activities.\n\n3. Safety & Environmental Compliance:\nEnsure all operations comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.\nSupport emissions monitoring and reduction strategies.\nParticipate in risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.\nMaintain and promote a safe work environment by observing and enforcing all applicable EHS rules, including 5S standards.\n\n4. Technical Support & Troubleshooting:\nProvide hands-on technical support to operations and maintenance teams during furnace downtime or issues.\nTroubleshoot process deviations, product quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.\nCollaborate with suppliers, OEMs, and contractors on technical challenges.\nWork in a team environment with Maintenance, Production, Safety, and Plant Management to optimize asset reliability.\nIdentify and manage asset reliability risks to avoid failures in production systems.\nPerform reliability assessments, downtime analysis, and drive defect elimination using Root Cause Analysis.\n\n5. Reporting & Documentation:\nMaintain accurate records of process parameters, production reports, and improvement initiatives.\nDevelop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.\nTrain operators and shift engineers on best practices for furnace operation.\nProvide technical input for CAPEX projects, including equipment selection and layout planning.\n\nJob Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, or Reliability Engineering (or related field) or equivalent work experience in lieu of education.\n2–5 years of experience in furnace operations, aluminum recycling, foundry, or thermal process industry preferred.\nStrong knowledge of thermal processes, combustion systems, heat transfer, and emissions control.\nExperience with process simulation, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools.\nFamiliarity with SAP PM or other CMMS, Power BI, and data analytics tools.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office and process monitoring/control software.\nMust be able to work cohesively in a team environment.\nExcellent communication, coaching, and collaboration abilities.\nExperience with SEM/EDS, PoDFA, Alscan, and other melt quality tools is a plus.\n\nPhysical and Work Environment Demands:\nWork is mostly performed in a climate-controlled office setting but will also require presence on the plant floor with exposure to substantial heat, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles.\nOccasional travel, including international travel, may be required (","company":"Hydro","rawCompany":"hydro","city":"Cassopolis","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:01:22.957Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"51-4051.00","title":"Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders","slug":"metal-refining-furnace-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"331314","title":"Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum","slug":"secondary-smelting-and-alloying-of-aluminum"},{"code":"331313","title":"Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production","slug":"alumina-refining-and-primary-aluminum-production"},{"code":"331524","title":"Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"aluminum-foundries-except-die-casting"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Hydro Aluminum Metals is a great place to build a career if you’re looking to work for a stable, global company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people. Employees contribute to meaningful, real-world products while working with modern technology in a safe, team-oriented environment. With highly competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement, Hydro offers more than just a job, it offers a place where your work matters and your career can grow.\n\nPosition Summary:\nThe Technical/Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and improving the operations of delacquering and melting furnace processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality aluminum production. This role leads process improvement projects, supports troubleshooting, ensures compliance with environmental and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize recovery rates, reduce costs, and minimize emissions. The engineer will collaborate with production, maintenance, and automation teams, supporting broader process engineering and reliability initiatives.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n1. Process Monitoring & Optimization:\nMonitor furnace operations (delacquering and melting) to ensure process stability, efficiency, and safety.\nAnalyze process data (temperature profiles, throughput, fuel/energy usage, emissions) and implement corrective actions.\nOptimize process parameters to improve yield, metal recovery, energy efficiency, and reduce operating costs.\nSupport commissioning, upgrades, and new technology implementation for furnaces.\nLead process improvement initiatives for delaquering furnaces, including sizing, throughput, emissions control, and burner performance.\n\n2. Continuous Improvement:\nDevelop and implement process improvement projects using appropriate methodologies (e.g., PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma).\nIdentify and reduce process bottlenecks in delacquering and melting furnace operations.\nImprove refractory life, reduce metal losses, and enhance productivity through technical solutions.\nGather and assess process data to reduce variation, improve capabilities, and optimize performance.\nDevelop and maintain Power BI and Grafana reports for process and reliability tracking.\nLead and engage employees in continuous improvement activities.\n\n3. Safety & Environmental Compliance:\nEnsure all operations comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.\nSupport emissions monitoring and reduction strategies.\nParticipate in risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.\nMaintain and promote a safe work environment by observing and enforcing all applicable EHS rules, including 5S standards.\n\n4. Technical Support & Troubleshooting:\nProvide hands-on technical support to operations and maintenance teams during furnace downtime or issues.\nTroubleshoot process deviations, product quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.\nCollaborate with suppliers, OEMs, and contractors on technical challenges.\nWork in a team environment with Maintenance, Production, Safety, and Plant Management to optimize asset reliability.\nIdentify and manage asset reliability risks to avoid failures in production systems.\nPerform reliability assessments, downtime analysis, and drive defect elimination using Root Cause Analysis.\n\n5. Reporting & Documentation:\nMaintain accurate records of process parameters, production reports, and improvement initiatives.\nDevelop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.\nTrain operators and shift engineers on best practices for furnace operation.\nProvide technical input for CAPEX projects, including equipment selection and layout planning.\n\nJob Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, or Reliability Engineering (or related field) or equivalent work experience in lieu of education.\n2–5 years of experience in furnace operations, aluminum recycling, foundry, or thermal process industry preferred.\nStrong knowledge of thermal processes, combustion systems, heat transfer, and emissions control.\nExperience with process simulation, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools.\nFamiliarity with SAP PM or other CMMS, Power BI, and data analytics tools.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office and process monitoring/control software.\nMust be able to work cohesively in a team environment.\nExcellent communication, coaching, and collaboration abilities.\nExperience with SEM/EDS, PoDFA, Alscan, and other melt quality tools is a plus.\n\nPhysical and Work Environment Demands:\nWork is mostly performed in a climate-controlled office setting but will also require presence on the plant floor with exposure to substantial heat, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles.\nOccasional travel, including international travel, may be required (","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:01:22.957Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:01:22.957Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Hydro","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Cassopolis","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6a1e16d4bb592842ecbc6a03"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a1e16d4bb592842ecbc6a03"}}