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Tempel is looking to add a Senior Industrial Analytics Engineer to our team! The Senior Industrial Analytics Engineer will play a key role in building and scaling Tempel's analytics foundation across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and corporate functions. This role focuses on transforming data from disparate and legacy systems into trusted, analytics-ready datasets, standardized business metrics, and automated reporting solutions.

Working closely with business stakeholders, Digital, and IT, this individual will help deliver consistent, actionable insights that improve visibility into performance and drive measurable improvements in quality, throughput, cost, and service. This role also supports the broader data and AI strategy by enabling scalable, well-structured analytical assets.

Tempel is a global leader in precision magnetic steel laminations for motors, generators, and transformers. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has made us a trusted partner in industries such as automotive, industrial, and renewable energy. At Tempel, we foster a team-oriented culture with opportunities for development and career growth.

If you're still wondering why you should join our team, here's a quick list of reasons:

• Competitive pay

• Benefits start Day 1 - including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) (with company contribution and employee match)

• Performance-based pay increases

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Work with a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

Location & Work Authorization:

• We are open to candidates located in either the Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH area for this hybrid position. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to one of these locations or be willing to self-relocate at their own expense prior to employment.

• Please note: Tempel does not provide relocation assistance or employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

• Hybrid work arrangements are subject to business needs and require regular in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain analytics-ready datasets by integrating data from ERP, quality, and other operational systems 

• Design and develop reusable data models, curated datasets, and standardized business logic 

• Define and govern KPI and metric definitions across key functional areas 

• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions that deliver actionable insights to business and operations teams 

• Automate recurring reporting and data processes to improve efficiency and reliability 

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable analytics solutions 

• Support advanced analytics use cases (e.g., forecasting, trend analysis, root-cause analysis) through well-structured data 

• Document data transformations, definitions, and lineage to support transparency and reuse 

• Collaborate with Digital, IT, and external partners to align with enterprise data and governance standards 

• Identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, analytics efficiency, and business performance

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field 

• 5-8+ years of experience in analytics engineering, business intelligence, or data-related roles 

• Strong experience working with complex or legacy data environments, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings

• Proven ability to deliver analytics solutions that drive business value

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in SQL 

• Experience with Python or similar tools for data transformation and analysis 

• Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) 

• Experience with ERP, quality systems, or operational data sources preferred

Core Competencies:

• Strong data modeling and analytics engineering capabilities 

• Ability to translate business needs into practical analytical solutions 

• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail 

• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams 

• Continuous improvement and learning orientation

Work Environment:
This position requires approximately 20% travel, including both domestic and international travel

About Us:
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply! At Tempel, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or another within our organization.

Tempel is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, or veteran's status.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and may vary within the posted range:

$83,000-$120,000

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.