Steel Processing Engineer I/II

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Purpose and Scope

This position exists to support the Harrison Rolling Mill process with respect to safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.  This position will provide an individual with the ability to plan and execute programs and projects and provide innovative leadership to activities within the steel processing areas. This position will analyze rolling mill efficiency and accuracy as well as provide innovative leadership for rolling mill Supervisors during normal and off shift operations. Lastly, they will provide technical analysis of quality issues based on rolling mill processes. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily analysis of rolling mill performance. Help ensure standard operating practices and procedures are followed. This person will identify and correct deficiencies in current practices, with objectives focused on quality improvement, increased throughput, and reduced costs.

• Develop tactics to meet business plan objectives as measured by quality tons produced, percentage of rework, utilization of operating equipment, time between delays, and total delay minutes. Analyze equipment, pass designs, and process data; monitor process and quality trends; develop quality measurements; and implement continuous improvement tactics. Identify equipment and procedures that need maintenance.

• Aid in the training and direction of all new rolling mill Supervisors and rolling mill Associates and provide ongoing assistance to rolling mill Supervisors and rolling mill Associates.

• Monitor process costs and develop plans to minimize time required for size changes and stand changes while maximizing operating time and maintaining quality and cost objectives. Investigate opportunities to reduce costs related to 2BM rolls, rolling mill rolls, and roll shop supplies.

• Generate and implement new ideas that will enable the rolling mill to exceed business plan continuous improvement requirements. Foster an environment that encourages continuous improvement ideas from all associates.

• Communicate across various departments, continuous improvement teams, SBUs, and plant staff through daily contacts, regular coordination meetings, and as required for special projects.

• Perform the rolling mill Supervisor role as needed for developmental purposes.

• Drive EHS performance to industry-leading levels by managing EHS goals, participating in Iron Shield activities, and assisting with housekeeping audits to ensure improvement in lagging indicator performance.

• Perform other management responsibilities as needed to aid in the development of the skills and abilities required to manage union and/or salaried employees in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering preferred

Preferred Qualifications. 

• Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering

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