Outokumpu Stainless Steel is looking for an "Electrical Engineer" to join our Operations team in Calvert, Alabama.

Outokumpu is the global leader in stainless steel. We aim to be customer’s first choice in sustainable stainless steel. The foundation of our business is our ability to tailor stainless steel into any form and for almost any purpose. Stainless steel is sustainable, durable and designed to last forever. Our customers use it to create civilization’s basic structures and its most famous landmarks as well as products for households and various industries. Outokumpu employs 9,500 professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com

Starting with one of the most technically advanced stainless steel mills in the region, the Americas team has built on Outokumpu’s legacy of steel making and added the expertise of its diverse workforce to serve the Americas market with an unmatched passion for producing high quality stainless steel.

With a growing portfolio of both austenitic and ferritic grades from our fully-integrated mill in Calvert, Alabama, and our stainless steel finishing mill in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and service center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Outokumpu Americas is well-positioned to serve the expanding needs of the Americas’ market.

Purpose: As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing leadership and creativity in the design, development, optimization, problem solving and operation of facilities, utilities equipment & supporting processes in a manner that meets safety and operational performance expectations. In this role, you will identify, propose, analyze, and design cost effective process procedures that drive growth, reduce costs, improve quality, and reduce process variance to streamline operations. The ideal candidate will maintain responsibility for supporting the relevance of the operation in the future through the industrialization of new products, materials, and processes to ensure our facility can meet the demands of the rapidly growing stainless market. Successful members of the team will be highly proactive and self- sufficient in pursuing improvement projects, be able to multitask and refocus efforts immediately to meet constantly shifting demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Develop, design, and implement electrical solutions including but not limited to enclosures and mechanisms while managing constraints in space, time, cost, manufacturing, structural integrity
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Identify potential risks before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventive action for equipment, process, and people.
• Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching, and proposing capital investments.
• Develop project documentation including specifications and presentations to capture and communicate the electrical design to achieve the defined project goals
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. machine capability evaluations, maintenance monitoring, calibration modifications of equipment and developing solutions to production issues relating to materials, processes, and procedures to maximize efficiency and yields.
• Coach, mentor, and technically assist team members on best practices
• Communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written forms on development status, risks, and challenges to all stakeholders at any level within the organization
• Effectively lead teams through change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes, and improve competencies
• Determine process requirements and prepare thorough and accurate process documentation, design and conduct trials to set process specifications.
• Analyze and troubleshoot process problems as to make continuous and permanent improvements.
• Assume responsibility for safety/environmental issues and ongoing performance of processes.
• Assist in the development of Safe Job Procedures (SJP) and Emergency Procedures (EP).
• Ensure in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Any other activities that may be required or requested to support the business.

Requirements:

• B.S. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Or 10 years of hands-on experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or equivalent environment focused on electrical engineering discipline
• Certification e.g. 6S, TPM and ISO beneficial.
• Certification in Process Improvement (e.g. Lean Expert, Green Belt) Preferred

• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes

• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards
• Proven expertise as an electrical engineer
• Experience leading cost – efficient process and methods

• Demonstrate experience maintenance monitoring

Competencies:

• Solid background in statistical methods, systematic experiment design, and related software.
• Must have the ability to analytically evaluate data and information, use progressive problem-solving methods and implement solutions.
• Strong program/project management, leadership, team building, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and active listening
• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
• Demonstrated ability to successfully execute large, complex change efforts in a growing business
• Well established experience in project and program management methodologies, tools, and technologies
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to drive cross-functional change
• Detail and big picture orientation, with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Critical and analytical thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex engineering techniques to non-technical team members.
• Highly energetic, enthusiastic, and caring person with ability to interact positively.
• An attitude of safety, world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, coaching, verbal and written communication skills, as well as tact and diplomacy.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to make long-term strategic decisions that will positively impact the process and the people working in the operation.

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. We offer a suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities that support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. The total rewards that you receive as an Outokumpu team member goes way beyond a paycheck, including competitive health and insurance plans, 401K company-matching contributions and monthly incentives. We believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.