Industrial Engineer/Analyst

Universal Stainless•Bridgeville, PA

42d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer/Analyst position is a development role focused on business applications within steel manufacturing process improvement. This role contributes by developing data and analytical systems and tools used internally for product and management decisions. The position also involves providing detailed reporting to manufacturing users at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Engineering
2 years of related experience
2 years of manufacturing experience
Working knowledge and experience with project management and project processes.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, PC and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships across teams and divisions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail under strict deadlines.
Able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the preparation of management presentations.

Responsibilities

Analyze reports to improve productivity and overall quality.
Use existing data systems to allow technical analysis of each process.
Implement and manage SPC (Statistical Process Control).
Conduct data analysis systems with Automation Engineers L2 development data collection.
Provide training and support to end users.
Continuously investigate new technologies and understand how they could add value to operations.
Troubleshoot and improve existing databases and software.
Provide occasional off-hour and fill-in support.
Support all departmental personnel plant-wide in observing, researching, obtaining, recording, and producing required data.
Ensure a culture that prioritizes employee safety and welfare above all other goals.
Effectively apply all aspects of Lean manufacturing in assigned manufacturing facilities and related support functions.
Partner with Plant Leaders to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that close key business gaps, then implement these strategies on the shop floor, including the tools and processes required to sustain improvements.
Facilitate kaizens and focused C.I. events to implement improvement strategies on all shifts, working closely with Manufacturing Supervisors and Operators.
Support building a Lean culture by providing training and coaching to plant personnel on Lean theories, methodologies, and standards, with an emphasis on “Learn by Doing”.
Utilize Train-the-Trainer techniques to transfer knowledge to department resources to enable self-sufficiency for launching future Lean improvements.
Utilize Lean principles and Best Practices to establish new work standards for Machines, Processes, and People, to generate productivity savings, improve quality, and increase OTD.
Develop metrics and dashboard measures that enable the entire plant population to understand key performance indicators and business gaps and take necessary actions to improve results.
Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.
Establish work plans and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of a project and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
Prepare management presentations.
Ensure personal compliance with safety policies and rules, including PPE requirements.
Report any issues not immediately resolvable to the appropriate manager.
Make recommendations regarding procedures, processes, or tools that improve safety and support a safe work environment.