Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. We pursue to be the preferred supplier for our steel wire products and solutions by continuously delivering superior value to our customers worldwide. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global company with more than 27 000 employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium and € 4.4 billion in combined revenue in 2020.

Bridon-Bekaert (BBRG), a division of Bekaert, is a multi-million company designing, and manufacturing steel and fiber ropes for diverse lifting applications; oil and gas, surface and underground mining, overhead lifting, ports, steel mills and fishing. We manufacture and promote high-performing products through multiple channels to market, OEM’s, distribution and direct end-users.

Process Engineer

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Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Bekaert pursues to be the preferred supplier for steel wire products and solutions by continuously delivering superior value to our customers worldwide. We are a global company with more than 27 000 employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium, and € 4.4 billion in combined revenue.

About the role

Define, develop and improve equipment and processes, implement automation opportunities, design tooling/fixtures and develop and execute capital expenditure plans on equipment and infrastructure in the steel wire manufacturing plant. This position is in the Bridon American Technical Group reporting to the Regional Technical and Quality Director.

Your Impact as Process Engineer:

• Defining manufacturing standards and routings
• Implementing automation opportunities
• Improving current or developing new manufacturing methods
• Resolving safety, quality, and manufacturing issues in the work centers when required
• Wire-making process ownership and management
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by

• Designing testing methods
• Testing finished product and process capabilities
• Establishing standards
• Confirming manufacturing processes

• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and assisting in the preparation and execution of the capital expenditure plan
• Responsible for the supplier quality management of raw materials and process related consumables.
• Support Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and Production to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

About You

Essential skills & competences

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing or Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Quality, or Industrial) or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of engineering experience in steel wire manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of the wire manufacturing process.
• Team building and interpersonal relations.
• Computing; Fluent in AutoCAD; Proficient in Windows, MS Office, Minitab and AS400
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem solving
• Working in a union environment
• Knowledge of metal forming, fabrication, and welding
• Familiarity with ISO 9000, ISO14001, and OHSA standards

Why join us?

At Bekaert, we are on a journey to establish the new possible. And to achieve this, we need passionate people that are eager to grow beyond their capabilities. We want people that are brave and willing to explore the unknown, even if it means failing sometimes. People that are ready to bring their whole self to work and are not afraid of expressing their opinions but also value the power of synergies, different perspectives & team spirit.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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