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Alcoa

Global aluminum producer across value chain

Mid-Level Process Engineer - Porto and Retroporto

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeSão Luís, State of Maranhão, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed higher education in Engineering and an active CREA registration.
  • Strong experience with field measurements, time-and-motion studies, control charts, process standardization, and process stabilization.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to structure analyses, dashboards, reports, and technical presentations.
  • Knowledge of statistics and Minitab applied to analysis and validation of process performance.
  • Availability for on-site work with frequent field presence, following access authorization requirements, risk assessments, personal protective equipment use, and Health, Safety and Environment procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Improve processes across port and retroport operations by combining field presence with data analysis to improve productivity, quality, and operational stability.
  • Analyze operational data and field measurements to identify losses, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve productivity, cycle time, equipment utilization, and operational downtime.
  • Conduct time-and-motion studies and monitor process tests and improvements, turning results into technical recommendations and action plans.
  • Develop and maintain indicators, dashboards, and reports in Power BI, Excel, and other applicable platforms, ensuring information is consistent and visible.
  • Standardize processes, procedures, protocols, and technical documents, and verify their application in port and retroport routines.
  • Support Health and Safety audits and investigations and monitor operational actions, observing access requirements, personal protective equipment, signage, procedures, and the chain of assistance.
  • Plan and monitor continuous-improvement initiatives, ensuring implementation, results evaluation, and sustainability of implemented solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Green Belt certification.

About the Company

Alcoa

Global aluminum producer across value chain

Alcoa Corporation operates across the full aluminum value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to primary aluminum production and fabricated aluminum products, with facilities in more than 30 countries and customers in aerospace, automotive, construction, and packaging. Its process is end-to-end and integrated, using in-house mining, refining, smelting, and fabrication, plus ongoing R&D to develop advanced alloys and efficient manufacturing methods. The company differentiates itself by controlling both inputs and outputs within a single global system, which helps lower costs and manage supply risks at scale. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the aluminum market by providing reliable supply, a broad range of products, and material innovations for a worldwide customer base.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1888

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