Yousef Ali
About Yousef Ali
Yousef Ali is an Optimization Engineer at Stepan Company in Elwood, Illinois, where he has worked since 2022. He holds an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in process improvement and engineering across various companies.
Work at Stepan Company
Yousef Ali has been employed as an Optimization Engineer at Stepan Company since 2022. In this role, he participates in capital project design and review processes, focusing on maximizing process capability and uptime. He previously worked at Stepan Company as a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer from 2019 to 2022, where he implemented a Management Operating System (MOS) and a Production Loss Accounting System (PLAS) to support continuous improvement initiatives. His work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance plant productivity and product quality.
Education and Expertise
Yousef Ali earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation as well as Digital Marketing, from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering optimization and process improvement.
Background
Yousef Ali has a diverse professional background in engineering and optimization roles across various companies. He began his career as a Crew Member at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2011 and progressed through several positions, including Senior Supervisor and System Engineer at Exelon Nuclear. He has also worked at Abbott Lab, Medtronic, and Praxair, gaining experience in engineering and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Yousef Ali has championed initiatives to resolve critical process and technological issues, leading to improved plant productivity and product quality. He has developed and executed improvement projects that enhanced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance and profitability at various sites. His ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting and Finance ensures alignment on project value benefits and validates project analysis.