Manufacturing Engineer - UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS : Job Details

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with plants in North Jackson, OH, Dunkirk, NY, and Titusville, PA. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft quality low alloy steels for use in a variety of industries. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

Manufacturing Engineer - Titusville Plant

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for developing and implementing technical and administrative direction at the plant level to improve operations. Demonstrates a strong leadership role. Actively participates in professional development to assume positions of managerial responsibility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

* Direct technical objectives to safely achieve a high degree of equipment availability, maximize operation efficiency, and cost efficiencies to promote profitability.

* Design roll shop tooling utilizing OEM drawings and specifications

* Develop positive relationships with the customers to allow for continuous communication regarding tooling and production requirements.

* Develop positive relationships with the shop floor personnel to improve safety and operations.

* Serve as an active member of the team and contribute towards plant success.

* Ability to work with outside vendors for conversion services.

* Manage capital projects at the plant level. Support budget development, management and execution.

* Work with EHS personnel to develop and implement standard safe work procedures to improve shop uptime, reduce costs and improve operational efficiency and productivity/output.

* Troubleshoot production issues and assist Quality Manager in assessing root cause.

* Responsible for environmental sampling and reporting.

* Assists with identifying and managing major maintenance projects.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgy or related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

* Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

* Familiarity of roll grinding in the steel Industry experience.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent 2D software required.

* Proficiency in Microsoft office products.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

* Demonstrated leadership skills

* Ability to perform economic analyses

* Strong problem solving, organizational, people and communication skills

* Sound motivational, teamwork and management skills

* Strong business acumen

* Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures

Working Conditions

* Steel Plant environment including working out of doors, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas.

* Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs.

* Work in and around high voltage electrical equipment and high noise areas.

* Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes, hardhats, and eye and hearing protection.