Make an Impact With Us
At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Process Engineer in our rolling mill operations, you will play a critical role in improving product quality, optimizing processes, and driving operational efficiency in a highly technical manufacturing environment. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams while making a measurable impact on performance and innovation.
Your Role at a Glance
- Provide day-to-day technical support to resolve process and quality issues
- Monitor and optimize process variables to improve consistency and reduce variation
- Lead and support continuous improvement and quality initiatives
- Analyze process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Train and coach operators while capturing critical process knowledge
- Support plant trials, new process development, and implementation of new technologies
- Collaborate with R&D, Industrialization, and global process teams
- Contribute technical expertise to capital projects and equipment upgrades
- Audit processes to ensure adherence to standards and sustain improvements
- Participate in benchmarking and technology evaluations
- Support troubleshooting during operational events, including occasional off-hour support
What Sets You Apart
We're looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related field) required
- 1-5 years of experience in manufacturing, steel, or heavy industry preferred
- Exposure to hot rolling, pipe manufacturing, or metal forming processes is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and process control principles
- Knowledge of metallurgy, thermal processes, or deformation processes preferred
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with data analysis tools and process monitoring systems preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and results orientation
- Strong shop-floor engagement and ability to build trust with operations teams
What Powers Your Performance
Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:
- Communicate clearly and constructively
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
- Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
- Take accountability and show initiative in their work
- Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
- Prioritize safety and act with awareness
- Embrace feedback and use it to grow
- Maintain high attention to detail
- Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
- Support and develop others through shared learning
How We Support Your Success
We're committed to helping you thrive-on the job and beyond. That's why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave (including adoption support)
- Paid Holidays: 10 days + 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.