Operational Excellence Engineer I
U.S. Steel · ussteel.com
United StatesOn-siteEntry level2+ yrs
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The job in short
Plant operational excellence engineering using lean six sigma in steel manufacturing.
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location as listed
- Granite City, US-Exempt, United States Steel Corporation
- Role
- Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
United States Steel - Granite City Works is seeking an Operation Excellence Engineer. This position is accountable for the planning and implementation of operational improvements through the use of six sigma and lean manufacturing techniques in our primary and finishing divisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Drive culture change to instill focus on fact-based management practices via the use of Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies
• Accountable for business forecasting, scheduling, and the performance for a segment of the plant facility
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of plant operations
• Prioritize multiple projects to ensure proper allocation of people and financial resources
• Accountable for defining and managing performance requirements for work area.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related technical field required
• Minimum of two years of experience in an industrial atmosphere
• Demonstrated experience in improving manufacturing processes
• Steel industry experience a plus
• Successful and effective team experience
• Strong focus on creating value for the plant
Additional Desired Skills
• Understanding the plant processes and manufacturing areas
• Ability to communicate and present the proposed improvement ideas to the organization
• Knowledge and ability to use various six sigma tools a plus
Base salary range $80,000 - $100,000. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.
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