Development Engineer - Ferrochrome Plant

We Are Looking for a Proactive and Solution-Oriented Development Engineer to Join Our Ferrochrome Plant’s Process Development Team!

What’s the Role About?
Our process development team is responsible for improving and optimizing ferrochrome production – whether it’s production efficiency, process control, environmental protection, or product development. We work closely with production and other expert teams, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.

What Will You Do?
As a development engineer, your tasks will be diverse and hands-on, including:

• Process improvement – analyzing, designing, and implementing production enhancements.
• Process test runs – testing and putting new solutions into practice.
• Planning and executing small-scale investments – turning ideas into reality and seeing the impact of your work.
• Expert substitutions – broadening your expertise and paving the way for career growth.

In this role, you will dive deep into the world of ferrochrome production and develop into a top expert as part of our multidisciplinary team.

Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional with a strong drive for development and a passion for continuous improvement. You are:

• A strong team player and networker – you communicate effectively and build smooth collaboration across stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented and practical – you apply theory to practice and drive ideas to completion.
• Safety-conscious – safety is our top priority, and we expect the same commitment from you.

What Do We Offer?

• A responsible and diverse role in a dynamic environment.
• Support from an experienced and multidisciplinary team.
• Career development opportunities and continuous learning.

What Do We Expect from You?

• A relevant higher education degree (e.g., metallurgy, mechanical, process, or environmental engineering) or graduation soon.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.

Join us in shaping the future of ferrochrome production! Apply by April 24, 2025.

For more information about the position, please contact Senior DEQ Manager Kari Huttunen, tel. +358 40 744 2674 and VP – Ferrochrome Plant Teijo Södervall, tel. +358 50 3843610. 
 

Outokumpu’s biggest site is located in the Tornio and Kemi region in the northern Finland. Outokumpu Tornio site is the most integrated stainless steel production facility in the world providing stainless steel coil and plate for the global market. With the nearby Kemi Mine providing the vital chromite ore for the start of the process, to the Port of Tornio marking the beginning of the journey to market, every step of the stainless steel production process is in one location. 
The unique integrated production process in Tornio delivers many benefits for example in production efficiency, environmental performance and energy efficiency and is a clear example of Outokumpu’s strategy of sustainability.