Process Engineer

**Process Engineer** **Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc.** is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

This role involves supporting new product introductions, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and collaboration across multiple teams, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D.

The role will also provide technical support for all North America sites.

**Duties and Responsibilities** + Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost.

+ Design and implement process enhancements, ensuring scalability and repeatability for new product introductions.

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans.

+ Maintain and update SAP routings to ensure accurate process flow and production standards.

+ Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations and failures.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D) to resolve technical issues and align on process changes.

+ Develop Process Audits to ensure compliance with Allied's Quality Systems.

+ Monitor process performance using KPIs and statistical tools; recommend and execute corrective actions as needed.

+ Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Six Sigma.

+ Assist in the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and equipment to optimize production.

+ Perform time studies, process validation, and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA). + Troubleshoot process deviations and drive improvements in throughput, yield, and product quality.

+ Support equipment selection, layout design, and commissioning for new or upgraded production lines.

+ Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all operations.

+ Train operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, and best practices.

+ Support all North America sites as needed.

Travel up to 10% required.

**Qualifications** + Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field) or equivalent work experience.

+ Requires at least 5 years of work experience in manufacturing process engineering.

+ Previous experience in refractory, ceramics, or high-temperature materials manufacturing is a plus.

+ Must have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including batching, mixing, and packaging.

+ Must be proficient with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and familiarity with manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP, MES). + Proficiency with data analysis tools and process modeling software is beneficial.

+ Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

+ Experience with process mapping, PFMEA, and control plans.

+ Experience in extrusion processes, with a preference for refractory plastics extrusion preferred.

+ Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.

+ Effective project management and organizational skills.

**Working Environment** + Combination of Office, Warehouse an Plant Floor environments.

+ Required to follow Allied Mineral Products' Safety & Health policy and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.

**Total Com** **pensation:** + Competitive Base Pay + Retirement Plans: + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Allied contributes 25% of your annual earnings into the plan each year + 401K program + Annual Profit Sharing + Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays + Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs + Life Insurance + Short-Term, and Long-Term disability **Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.**