Job Description Job Description Department:

Manufacturing /

Process Improvement Reports To:

Dunkirk General Manager Key Interfaces:

Operations, Technology, Quality, Accounting, Production Control, and Management Team Members Position Overview The Project Engineer / Analyst is a developmental role focused on driving steel manufacturing process improvements through data analytics, business applications, and Lean manufacturing strategies. This position serves as a bridge between technical data systems and operational execution-developing analytical tools, facilitating Lean/Kaizen initiatives, and leading multidisciplinary project teams to improve productivity, product quality, and safety.

Key ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Lean Execution:

Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste, improve On-Time Delivery (OTD), reduce cycle times, and establish new work standards for machinery, processes, and personnel.

Kaizen Facilitation:

Lead Kaizen events and focused continuous improvement initiatives across all shifts alongside Manufacturing Supervisors and Operators.

Culture & Coaching:

Build a Lean culture through "Learn by Doing" coaching and Train-the-Trainer methodologies to build department self-sufficiency.

Metrics & Dashboards:

Develop visual metrics and performance dashboards to track KPIs and identify operational gaps plant-wide.

Data Analysis & Systems Support Process Analysis:

Leverage existing data systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Level 2 (L2) automation data collection to analyze and improve process capability and product quality.

Database & Software Maintenance:

Troubleshoot, refine, and improve plant databases and analytical tools.

User Support & Training:

Provide training, documentation, and technical support to system end-users across all plant departments (with occasional off-hours/fill-in support).

Project Management & Execution Project Planning:

Define project scopes, timelines, budgets, staffing allocations, and resource requirements.

Team Coordination:

Direct project staff, assign duties, monitor progress against milestones/budgets, and resolve technical issues.

Management Reporting:

Prepare project status reports and executive presentations for management and stakeholders. Workplace Safety Maintain a plant culture that prioritizes employee health and safety above all operational goals. Enforce strict compliance with safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements while actively recommending safety enhancements.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Lean Manufacturing Mastery:

Deep understanding of Lean tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, SMED, etc.) to drive quantifiable productivity and cost savings.

Technical & Analytical Aptitude:

Proficiency in SPC, database/software troubleshooting, and automated data collection systems (L2 automation).

Project Leadership:

Strong skills in project scoping, resource allocation, schedule tracking, and managing cross-functional teams.

Communication & Collaboration:

Superior written/verbal communication skills with proven ability to craft executive presentations and engage with all plant levels.

Adaptability & Resilience:

Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.-

Preferred Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years of related engineering, data analysis, or process improvement experience.