Industrial Planning Engineer

Tenaris; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenaris is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs across plant processes. The role focuses on data-driven analysis, modeling, and adherence to budgets while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process improvement, time studies, and manufacturing methodologies, with solid Excel/Power BI skills and SQL/Visual Basic experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with process optimization, time studies, and workflow analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SQL and Microsoft Visual Basic.
• Understanding of production, processing, and quality control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies and analyze production processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with annual operational and industrial cost budgets; monitor monthly costs and verify allocations.
• Create homogeneous industrial models to maintain consistency in decision-making across all processes and production units.
• Evaluate investment priorities using economic criteria and identify improvement opportunities through benchmarking and collaboration.
• Interpret complex data, recommend actions, and interact with internal/external stakeholders with a high level of autonomy.

Skills

Process optimization

Time studies

Workflow analysis

Manufacturing process improvement

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

Purpose:

Carries out Industrial Engineering jobs under area of responsibility and operating information management, working on the continuous improvement of plants/processes performance. Meets the annual operation and industrial cost budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct studies and analyze production processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with annual operational and industrial cost budgets; monitor monthly costs and verify allocations. Validate, maintain, and ensure accuracy of all production, cost, and performance data used for analysis and reporting.
• Create homogeneous industrial models to maintain consistency in decision-making across all processes and production units.
• Evaluate investment priorities using economic criteria and identify improvement opportunities through benchmarking and collaboration.
• Interpret complex data, recommend actions, and interact with internal/external stakeholders with a high level of autonomy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Microsoft Excel & Power BI
• Process optimization, time studies, and workflow analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies.
• Structured query language SQL, Microsoft Visual Basic.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Microsoft Office Software (Word, Power Point)

Key Competencies:

• Influencing & Communication – Builds relationships and drives compliance through effective communication, engagement, and persuasion.
• Ownership & Accountability – Takes responsibility for results, follows through on commitments, and ensures issues are resolved.
• Discipline & Attention to Detail – Consistently follows processes, maintains accurate records, and identifies details others may overlook.
• Resilience & Tenacity – Remains persistent and effective when facing resistance, challenging situations, or competing priorities.
• Conflict Resolution – Addresses disagreements and safety concerns professionally, constructively, and effectively.
• Adaptability – Comfortable transitioning between office work, data analysis, meetings, and active shop floor engagement throughout the day.
• Continuous Improvement – Looks beyond compliance and actively seeks opportunities to strengthen performance.