About this role
Job Description
About U. S. Steel Engineering and Technology
U. S. Steel Engineering and Technology supports safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations through engineering, project execution, process improvement, and technical problem-solving.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Process Engineer Management Associate is an entry-level development role for recent engineering graduates. Over 12 to 24 months, the Management Associate will complete structured training and may rotate across functional areas while supporting plant problem-solving, process improvement, and small engineering projects. The program is designed to build technical and leadership skills for future engineering roles supporting U. S. Steel operations.
Responsibilities
Follow all safety requirements, complete required safety training, and incorporate safe design, construction, commissioning, and operating practices into assigned work.
Conduct plant investigations under the guidance of experienced engineers to identify process, equipment, quality, safety, and production issues.
Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and engineering teams to understand manufacturing processes and develop practical solutions.
Collect and analyze process and operating data to identify root causes, trends, bottlenecks, losses, and improvement opportunities.
Manage small projects, including the business case, initial planning, scope development, benefit determination, cost estimates, and appropriation documents.
Coordinate equipment delivery, contractor and construction activity, commissioning, startup, cost control, and project closeout.
Support process optimization initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, operating performance, and cost.
Complete training and rotational assignments at U. S. Steel facilities, which may require travel and periods of time away from home.
Prepare clear recommendations, project updates, and final report-outs for engineering and facility leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a closely related engineering field.
Graduation from an accredited college or university within the last three years at the time of hire.
Less than three years of professional work experience and a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Strong analytical, communication, computer, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven manufacturing environment.
Willingness to travel, complete rotational assignments, and work onsite at the Pine Bluff, Arkansas facility.
Preferred Qualifications
Emphasis on coursework and/or hands-on experience with continuous improvement.
Demonstrated academic achievement and leadership through work, projects, teams, or extracurricular activities.
Self-motivated, resourceful, curious, and willing to take initiative to understand the business and improve processes.
Strong customer focus, decision-making skills, and commitment to personal and professional growth.
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
- Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
- Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)