Kaiser Aluminum Bellwood Virginia is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer to join our aluminum extrusion and drawing team and have responsibility for analyzing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role partners with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality to implement continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that all processes meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What you will work on:
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, efficiency, cost reduction.
- Design, develop, and implement new or modified process flows, layouts, and equipment configurations.
- Conduct time studies, root cause analysis, and process mapping to support capacity modelling and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process control plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Leverage expertise to extract valuable insights from complex data sets, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Monitor process performance and use data analytics to drive decisions and recommend corrective actions and support the integration of automation, new technologies, and capital equipment projects.
- Ensure all processes comply with internal quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
- Lead or assist in kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and other continuous improvement efforts.
- Train production staff on updated processes and equipment as needed.
- Document process improvements and maintain process engineering records.
What you will bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Two to five (2–5) years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role (depending on level).
Experience in aluminum extrusion and aluminum reduction drawing an asset.
Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Strong knowledge of industrial systems, manufacturing equipment, and production workflows.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., food, pharma, aerospace, automotive) is a plus.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening
Top Skills
What We Do
Safety. Innovation. Sustainability. Teamwork. Integrity. At Kaiser Aluminum, these words mean something to us. They are words that describe our culture and the manner in which we conduct business. They are the reason Kaiser Aluminum is Making it Possible.
We produce semi-fabricated aluminum mill products engineered to outperform in strength, quality, and recyclability and make a safer and more sustainable world possible. Our coated sheet products protect and preserve the food and beverages your family consumes every day. Our lightweight, high-strength, energy-absorbing automotive extrusions improve your car’s fuel efficiency and performance while protecting your passengers on the road. From nose to tail and wing tip to wing tip, aerospace manufacturers rely on our products to make both commercial and military planes lighter, stronger, and more maneuverable for those who travel and those who protect our nation.
We know that customer-focused, innovative solutions that move our industry and our world forward are made possible through the teamwork of a diverse workforce of technical, operational, and business professionals focused on mutual goals. We know that our success is a shared outcome that makes the future possible.
At Kaiser Aluminum, we are looking for individuals who share the values that have guided us for more than 75 years. The future belongs to innovators and big thinkers – and Kaiser Aluminum is helping make that future possible. At Kaiser, it’s not just a job, it’s a career. Check out our current opportunities today.
