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.