Industrial Engineer/Analyst

Universal Stainless•Dunkirk, NY

7h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer / Analyst position is a development role focused on business applications for steel manufacturing process improvement. This role adds value by developing data and analytical systems and tools used internally for product and management decisions, providing detailed reporting to manufacturing users at all levels. The position also involves developing and implementing lean manufacturing strategies to drive bottom-line improvements in manufacturing operations and support centers, and is accountable for sustaining the lean manufacturing system. The Project Engineer Analyst is responsible for driving quick Lean improvements in targeted departments and operates in a fast-paced environment that adapts to the priority needs of manufacturing management and users.

Requirements

Bachelor degree Engineering with 2 years of related experience
2 years of manufacturing experience
Experience in the preparation of management presentations.
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 to changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
Lean Manufacturing — Knowledge of theories, methodologies, standards, and tools.
Leadership/Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Training and coaching plant personnel to achieve productivity savings using Lean principles and tools.
Team Management – Superior interpersonal and teaming skills.
Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Lean Tools — The ability to utilize Lean tools to generate meaningful, quantified improvement in: cost reduction, efficiency, reduced inventory, shortened cycle or lead times, improved quality and reliability, on-time delivery, or safety.
Communication —the ability to communicate effectively with senior management (written and verbal).
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations

Responsibilities

Analyze reports to improve productivity and overall quality
Use existing data systems to allow technical analysis of each process
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 help add value to operations
Troubleshoot, and improve existing databases and software
Provide occasional off-hour and fill-in support
Provide support to all departmental personnel plant wide in observing, researching, obtaining, recording, and producing required data
Ensures a culture is in place that puts the safety and welfare of our employees ahead of all other goals.
Effectively apply all aspects of Lean manufacturing in assigned manufacturing facilities and in related support functions.
Partner with Plant Leaders to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that close key business gaps identified in Plant, then implement those strategies on the shop floor including the tools and processes required to sustain the improvements in the future
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 to launch 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.
Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
Establishes work plan and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Reviews status reports, prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
Ensure personal compliance with safety policies and rules, including PPE requirements
Report any issues not immediately resolvable to appropriate manager
Make recommendations regarding procedures, processes or tools that improve safety and support a safe work environment