Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Make an Impact With Us At Vallourec, we are seeking a highly qualified continuous improvement professional who is passionate about driving transformative operational performance. The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer leads deployment of the DRIVE+ Operational Excellence Management System, supports strategic lean initiatives, and helps operations teams improve safety, quality, cost, productivity, and people development across North America. The position will provide leadership to assist operating and maintenance leaders in identification, prioritization and implementation of projects, routines and system elements that improve key business indicators. They will provide expertise and support in monitoring, facilitating, leading and training all team members to work effectively within the system, including but not limited to methods such as 5S, TPM, standardization, workflow analysis, value stream mapping, maintenance excellence and Six Sigma. The Senior OpEx Engineer will track overall improvement progress and report as necessary to local up through executive management. The role will also be required to support other sites and other divisions of Vallourec Corporation as needed in the spirit of benchmarking and collaboration, which may result in up to 25% travel. Your Role at a Glance Lead deployment, governance, auditing, and continuous improvement of the DRIVE+ Operational Excellence Management SystemFacilitate and lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, flow, cost, and people performanceDevelop KPIs, analytics tools, and performance dashboards to drive operational decision-makingConduct value stream mapping, workflow analysis, TPM, 5S, standardization, and Six Sigma initiativesCoach leaders and employees on lean manufacturing principles and daily management systems (MDI)Partner with finance teams to validate project business cases and financial resultsCoordinate Lean and Six Sigma training programs and support skill development initiativesLead benchmarking and best-practice sharing across sites and global Vallourec operationsReport improvement progress and strategic results to executive leadershipTravel up to 25% to support regional operational excellence initiatives What Sets You Apart We're looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related discipline) requiredMaster's degree preferredLean / Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, TPS, or equivalent certification preferredExperience in operations leadership, process engineering, manufacturing, or industrial operations environmentsDemonstrated success deploying Lean, Six Sigma, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologiesStrong statistical analysis, problem-solving, and project management capabilitiesAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and VisioAbility to influence and collaborate at all organizational levelsEnglish required; Spanish preferred What Powers Your Performance Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who: Communicate clearly and constructivelyCollaborate effectively and contribute to team successAdapt to change with a positive, proactive mindsetTake accountability and show initiative in workDemonstrate reliability and pride in performancePrioritize safety and act with awarenessEmbrace feedback and use it to growMaintain high attention to detailDrive continuous improvement and challenge the status quoSupport and develop others through shared learning How We Support Your Success We're committed to helping you thrive on the job and beyond. That's why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageCompany-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term DisabilityProfit Sharing: Up to 4%401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting periodPaid Parental Leave10 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holidayPaid Vacation TimePerformance-Based Bonus ProgramTuition Reimbursement Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every decision is guided by a commitment to protecting our people through clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability.