Process Engineer

Are you an excellent engineer with a drive for pioneering improvements in the sustainable, stainless-steel industry? We at Outokumpu in Avesta is looking for a process development engineer to continue raising our standards and perfecting our processes. If you’re ready for an exciting challenge and the first step into a greater future – We welcome you to apply today!

The role of process development engineer is varied and stimulating. You are working with the whole process line – from idea to production – cooperating with multiple departments and stakeholders. No day is the other alike and that is especially true since we at Outokumpu continuously strive to improve not only our products and processes, but also the career paths and the professional satisfaction of our employees. In this role, you will take a central part in one of our process groups – leading development projects for the world-leader in sustainable steel.

About the role
We are looking for an engineer for our Technical Department - Cold Rolling Mill and will develop how we perform cold rolling, annealing, pickling, and finishing of our steel products.
The responsibilities for this position include:
Be responsible for group process methods related to reducing costs and time waste, improving efficiency and quality of Outokumpu products and processes
Support process groups in developing and following up KPIs
Analyze data and observations to assemble and present improvements to management
Be a process expert and lead production improvement projects within Avesta Works
Lead the implementation of continuous improvement strategies within given process group
Participate in research on-site and within Outokumpu globally
Report KPIs and deviations from standards as well as training operators in conducting such reports


About Outokumpu in Avesta
With a high-quality mix of advanced technology and a nearly 100-year-old tradition, our factory in Avesta combine performance with precision. We are one of Outokumpu's fully integrated production-facilities with over 700 employees delivering everything from tailor-made production to research. We redefine cutting-edge expertise in the safety-conscious production of our durable, stainless steel.

About you
Master’s degree of engineering focused in metallurgy, mechanical, electrical, material, manufacturing or equivalent
Previous experience working in heavy industries
Good command of technology/standard IT systems is a must
Project management experience and willingness to lead continuous improvement projects
Six Sigma and/or Lean certifications is highly valued
Fluency in Swedish and English (written & verbal) is required. German/ Finnish skills are meriting


Application and questions
If this role has awakened your interest, please submit your application and CV in English before the 5th of December via our website. The position might be filled before the final application date, so apply already today!
For more information about the role in the Cold Rolling Mill, please contact Andreas Rosberg, Manager Technique KBR by phone at +46(0)700881243, or e-mail at andreas.rosberg@outokumpu.com.
For questions about your application, please contact Jennifer Nygren, HR Specialist by e-mail at jennifer.nygren@outokumpu.com. For questions regarding Facket/Unions, please contact Patrik Sundell (Unionen) by phone at +46(0)70-0881011, or Gunnar Lindstrand (Sveriges Ingenjörer) by phone at +46(0)70-0881957.