Industrial Engineer/Analyst
Universal Stainless · Bridgeville, DE
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Universal Stainless (industrial) in Bridgeville, DE. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, SPC, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 312 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$124k, from 89 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 63%
- Time studies 48%
- Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ New product launch 28%
- AutoCAD 28%
- Plant layout 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Universal Stainless
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Universal StainlessAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Specific primary
responsibilities
are defined by the following, but those listed are not all-inclusive: Note that duties shall be as assigned, with priorities subject to change due to business demands.
- ◆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
- ◆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 deadline,
- ◆Able to manage to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Job Description
Job Description FUNCTION : The Industrial Engineer/Analyst position is a development position for business applications geared towards steel manufacturing process improvement. This position provides value through developing data and analytical systems and tools. These systems are used internally to make product and influence management decisions. Provide detail and reporting to manufacturing users at all levels.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS : The Industrial Engineer/Analyst will report directly to the BVL General Manager, and work directly with other Management Team Members, as well as interact with members of Operations, Technology, Quality, Accounting, and Production Control.
Essential knowledge, skills, & abilities
- •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
Safety
- •Ensure perso