We're seeking a Production Engineer II who's ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America.
Job Title: Production Engineer II | Req ID: 18060 | HR Contact: Shaunta MACKELL | Location: Greenbelt MD
ABOUT THE ROLE
Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Production Engineer II in our Asphalt division.The Production Engineer II is responsible for supporting and optimizing asphalt production operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and consistent production while meeting quality and project requirements. This role will analyze production processes, troubleshoot operational issues, monitor materials and equipment performance, and collaborate with plant and field teams to improve safety, productivity, and overall operational performance.
WHAT YOULL ACCOMPLISH
- Monitor and optimize asphalt production processes to meet daily production requirements.
- Coordinate with plant, paving, quality control, and operations teams to support efficient production.
- Review production data, material usage, and equipment performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Help ensure asphalt mix production meets approved specifications and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues and work with operations teams to resolve process or equipment-related problems.
- Monitor raw material usage, including aggregates, asphalt binder, and other mix components.
- Assist with production scheduling and planning to support project and customer requirements.
- Analyze production costs, waste, downtime, and productivity to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Support plant and equipment improvement projects designed to increase reliability and production capacity.
- Develop and maintain production reports, performance metrics, and operational documentation.
- Work with maintenance teams to identify recurring equipment issues that may affect production.
- Ensure production activities follow company safety procedures and applicable environmental requirements.
- Assist with process improvements, standard operating procedures, and implementation of new production methods.
- Provide technical support and guidance to plant and field operations when production-related issues arise.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related engineering field.
- Required Work Experience: 2-4 years of engineering or production experience in asphalt, aggregates, construction, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.
- Travel Requirements: Travel between asphalt plants, project sites, and company locations as needed to support production operations, process improvement initiatives, and field or plant activities.
- Experience in asphalt, aggregates, construction, manufacturing, or related production operations.
- Strong understanding of production processes, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Ability to analyze production data and identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Experience troubleshooting production, equipment, and process-related issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with plant operations, maintenance, quality control, and field teams.
- Understanding of asphalt materials, mix production, and applicable quality standards is preferred.
- Ability to monitor material usage, production rates, waste, downtime, and operating costs.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to work with production and operational data.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and achieving production goals.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.