Manufacturing Engineer

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.

MUST be a US citizen.

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.