Operational Leadership Development Engineer
@ MetalTek

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
$65,905 - $98,859
On Site
Full Time
Posted 8 hours ago

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Overview

The Operational Leadership Development Engineer role at MetalTek will take you from the office onto the shop floor. You will participate in a 2.5-year Leadership Development Rotation with assignments in various manufacturing and support departments.

Rotation Details

You will gain exposure to business operations, products, customers, and manufacturing processes. The final year includes 4 months as an operations analyst assessing and improving department operations, followed by a supervisory role for the rest of the year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Hands-on involvement on the shop floor
  • Exposure to multiple manufacturing and support departments
  • Conducting operations analysis and process improvements
  • Supervisory responsibilities after the analysis phase

Requirements

  • Four year technical/engineering degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong motivation, energy, persistence, and discipline
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated technical intelligence and mechanical aptitude preferred
  • US Citizenship required

About MetalTek

MetalTek is a true industry leader, working with dynamic industries including Aerospace, Petrochemical, and Naval Propulsion. Employees are encouraged to enhance social and leadership skills in a nurturing mentoring atmosphere.

Key skills/competency

  • Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations
  • Analysis
  • Supervision
  • Technical skills
  • Communication
  • Process improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Mechanical aptitude
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How to Get Hired at MetalTek

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight technical engineering and leadership experiences.
  • Research MetalTek: Understand their operations and industry sectors.
  • Tailor your cover letter: Address rotation and supervisory skills.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize problem-solving and process improvement.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review manufacturing process fundamentals.
Study operations analysis techniques.
Improve Excel and data analysis skills.
Refresh technical engineering principles.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a challenging team scenario.
Explain a time you solved a manufacturing problem.
Describe learning from a leadership experience.
Share an example of effective communication.

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