Summary

Work as a Lead Project Engineer in a team consisting of international colleagues who are developing metallurgical software models for steel melt shop customers. As a part of this team, you will identify cost optimizing potentials and problem areas in the steel melt shop process. You will develop solutions for operating and optimizing the workflow by means of metallurgical modelling and hands-on software development. You will interact with a wide spectrum of people like project managers, customers, R&D specialists, process metallurgists and data scientist in order to deliver these models.

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

www.sms-group.us

What you'll do

• Modelling and developing metallurgical models with optimization algorithms directed towards improving costs, time, material and energy consumptions.
• Sustainability, clean environment, CO2 reduction and “Green Steel” shall play a key role in our solutions.
• Engineering and adopting the metallurgical models to match project and customer requirements
• Testing the models in simulation environment to the satisfaction of the project and customer goals.
• Commissioning and tuning the metallurgical models at customer steel plants internationally.
• Provide support to the Sales and Service team

What you’ll need

• You have successfully completed a university degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Preferably with focus on Extrusion or Forging Industyr.
• 2+ years of experience in the metals industry
• Passion in the development of exciting products and interest in new, innovative topics.
• Ability to take responsibility and drive project to completion.
• Strong analytical, verbal and coordination skills
• Experience with steel or aluminum plant operation or process metallurgy is desirable.
• Cross culture communications skills, proficient English skills and German language skills are beneficial
• Assist with SOW and specification development
• Work closely with internal engineer, sales and proposal teams as well as external contractors and vendors

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.