Location:Ghent, KY, USAPay Rate:
Pay Type:Employment Type:Full Time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The CoE Engineer serves as the technical backbone of the Centers of Excellence, bridging the
gap between high-level operational strategy and shop-floor execution. Reporting to Operations,
this role is responsible for the technical stabilization, data integrity, and continuous
improvement of production processes.
Unlike a traditional supervisor, the CoE Engineer focuses on the "mechanics" of excellence-
utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and the "Casting
the Future" framework to eliminate variability. They act as the subject matter expert (SME)
who designs the systems that operators and maintenance teams use to achieve world-class
manufacturing standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Process Stabilization & Control Engineering
a. Technical Control: Define and tighten critical process parameters to reduce
variance and ensure "First Time Right" production.
b. SPC Ownership: Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC)
charts; analyze trends to preemptively identify drifts before they result in defects.
c. Workflow Integration: Partner with Maintenance to optimize the Work
Management System, ensuring technical asset health aligns with operational
throughput requirements.
2. Systemic Design & "Casting the Future" Implementation
a. Standard Work Design: Translate "Casting the Future" design elements into
actionable Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and technical role profiles.
b. Short Interval Control (SIC): Design and calibrate the SIC triggers and metrics
that allow the floor to react in real-time to process deviations.
c. Routine Architecture: Technical oversight of "Perfect Day/Week" routines,
ensuring the data captured is accurate and driving the intended performance
outcomes.
3. Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer
a. Floor Presence: Provide technical audits and "Active Management" on the floor
to verify that the physical process matches the engineering intent.
4. Compliance & System Integrity
a. Validation: Audit the technical completion of 6S, Safety, and Autonomous
Maintenance (AM) checks to ensure the equipment is operating within its
designed centerlines.
b. Gap Analysis: Evaluate technical deviations and provide engineered solutions to
prevent recurrence.
5. Product Processing & Continuous Improvement (CI)
a. CI Execution: Assist with the technical phase of Continuous Improvement
projects, focusing on throughput optimization and waste reduction.
b. Defect Troubleshooting: Assist in investigations of persistent quality defects,
utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to move beyond symptoms to systemic
fixes.
c. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical liaison between
Metallurgy, Quality, and Operations to implement cross-departmental solutions.
6. Technology and Innovation
a. Technical Support: Provide specialized metallurgical expertise to support new
product trials and process innovations.
b. Failure Analysis: Assist with deep-spane investigations into operational failures,
using data-driven tools to implement sustainable, engineered corrective actions.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Other duties as assigned
2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
3. Has freedom of contact throughout the company on Operations and Maintenance
Engineering activities, particularly with Engineering, Operations and
Maintenance Personnel.
4. Externally, interfaces with equipment manufactures and vendors concerning
engineering data, performance specifications, on new installations and existing
equipment.
5. Assists with creating, updating, TPM Playbook

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of a 4-year Technical Degree from approved University/College. (BS/BA)
2. Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
3. Experience with ERP systems like SAP, NetSuite, AS400, preferred.
4. Supervisory skills required.
5. One year experience needed in Industrial Environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•Mobility in plant
•While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand,
walk, etc.
•The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
•The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
•Visual ability with or without correction
•Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Follow Company safety rules
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor
or Manager immediately
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or
worn:
a. Safety shoes
b. Safety glasses
c. Hearing protection
d. Hard Hat
e. High-Vis Clothing
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
f. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with
company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
g. Fire Retardant clothing
h. Acid PPE
5. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
6. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
7. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
8. Maintain a clean and safe work area.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Clean, well-ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES:
1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
4. Abiding by all security procedures
5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

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