As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
BEKAERT ROGERS
Job Title: Process Engineer - WWD Reports To: Technical Manager
Team Member Responsibility
It is the responsibility of every Team Member to observe all Health and Safety rules, to use good housekeeping practices, to use safe work practices, utilizing the BeCare tools, Life Saving Rules, wear personal protective equipment supplied for the type of work being performed. Team Members are expected to report any unsafe act or working conditions immediately. Any violation of safety rules or expectations will result in disciplinary action.
Each Team Member must follow all Environmental guidelines and is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly manufacturing environment that ensures safe, high quality and efficient productivity.
Each Team Member is an important part of ensuring the quality of Bekaert’s products. Our quality is important for sustaining a good and long-lasting partnership with our customers. We believe that we are BETTER TOGETHER…. Our goal is to delight our customers by providing the best value with our superior quality advanced wire products. We achieve this in a team atmosphere of trust, respect, commitment, and empowerment. Working together in a safe, environmentally sound, and profitable manner, having a can-do attitude and quest for excellence we will be the customers first and only choice through Quality Always.
Scope
The WWD Process Engineer is responsible for managing WWD process ability and quality of the product. To accomplish these objectives, the Engineer must work closely with the Production Teams, Maintenance, Half Product and Bunching teams. Maintains close contact with the Technical Department on quality specifications and continually works toward improved quality standards through process improvements and measurement of customer process ability.
Essential Job Functions
Evaluates the process ability (quality) of products running in the WWD area following rejects, fractures, and die consumption for each product. Improve process-ability with focus on the customers in Bunching and Hose Wire. Use statistical methods to run trials and see trends over time. Knowledge of different computer programs to use statistical methods. Competent in the application of FMEA and is familiar with TS16949 guidelines and rules. Knowledge of lubricants and work with Lubricant Technicians to improve the lube system. Responsible to provide mechanical support in the plant in areas requiring metallurgical and technical knowledge. Help with Production areas to determine best ways of working using Standard Operating Procedures. Give training and communicate with Production on changes or trials that effect their area. Stay abreast of the latest developments in equipment and processes, which might affect Bekaert. Benchmarking/provide support to other plants and WWD departments in all Bekaert. Direct and/or conduct special projects and trials to ensure that appropriate data is available in the follow-up of selected customer orders, new products, or changes in methods, procedures, or equipment to ensure achievement of quality specifications and feasibility. Meet all Safety standards. Additional duties and responsibilities as required or assigned that are not unethical or unsafe.
Essential Skills and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related Eng. field Good Communication Skills Good Organizational Skills
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT_____________________ date: _________________
Revised: AUG2023
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