Aluminum and/or Steel Processing Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Aluminum and/or Steel Processing Equipment Engineer that will be a key resource in the development of front end and detail engineering activities. This candidate would be responsible for, as a minimum:

• Translation of client product requirements into OEM equipment specification and sizing
• Owner and OEM collaboration in development of an optimized plant layout utilizing current technologies
• Development of system layout including material flows, equipment utilization, scrap handling, crane utilization, and operator optimization
• Development of baseline project documents including equipment costs, estimates, schedules, and facility and services written scopes
• Perform front end studies such as cost vs. benefit analysis to determine most cost effective system application and layout
• Development of Aluminum and/or Steel Mill system design criteria and technical specifications
• Develop equipment specifications, data sheets, and narratives to support the procurement of OEM equipment
• Develop Requisitions, perform bid analysis of OEM quotes, and finalize purchasing documents.
• Review OEM designs to ensure compliance with specification requirements
• Coordinate design activities with the associated disciplines and construction
• Serve as a technical specialist and mentor to other engineers in a collaborative environment

Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience
• Understanding of, and experience with, rolling mill operations and maintenance
• Ability to interface and communicate with Owners and OEM Suppliers
• Capable of basic Package Management including scope, schedule, and staffing from conceptual stages of a project through final baseline; scheduling and planning of equipment acquisition and installation; Quality Assurance and Safety in design and procurement of equipment.
• Ideal candidate with have an engineering background with significant applications experience in system layouts.
• Prefer experience with managing large Aluminum or Steel Processing Equipment packages in excess of $20MM.
This will include Supplier and Client interface, review and coordination of Supplier’s design and documentation, Coordination of discipline interfaces for the equipment installation, schedule and cost oversight, and installation support.
• Candidate will be able to accommodate project travel as required


Preferred Qualifications
• 4-10 years aluminum or steel mill and/or extrusion experience, including operations and maintenance
• Understanding of, and experience with, Aluminum and/or Steel Processing operations and maintenance
• Experience with:
o Manufacturing and Processing Equipment
o Aluminum or Steel processing Equipment
o Aluminum Coil Handling including Auto and Semi-Auto Crane Specification
o Plant and Material Handling System Layouts
o Hot and Cold Rolling Mills
o Stretching
o Coil Coating
o Slitting
o Heat Treating
o Roll Grinding
o Roll Handling and Packing
o Recycle Aluminum Material Handling

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.