Travel for this role ranges from 30-40%
Duties of the role include but are not limited to
Assists in determining the best methods, processes, and equipment that optimize plant efficiencies across Nucor Raw Materials Group’s 17 Automobile Shredders and 10 Metal Recovery Plants.
Stays current with automobile shredder and non-ferrous metal recovery technologies and recycling industry trends.
Works with Nucor’s Advanced Technologies Group to investigate, test, and develop new uses for the plastics, metals, glass, and organic material in Automobile Shredder Residue.
Works with Project/Mechanical Engineering Group, Controls/Electrical Engineering Group, and Maintenance Engineering Group to ensure new processes and equipment meet process and quality standards.
Collaborates with Nucor's steel mills to align recycled material specifications and delivery with mill production needs.
Troubleshoots and corrects production downtime, quality, and efficiency issues at facilities.
Updates and maintains process documentation.
Tracks, analyzes and reports on plant metrics.
Develops testing protocols. Schedules and coordinates testing with local/plant management. Supervises tests to ensure complete data capture and validity.
Identifies and analyzes opportunities for improvement within the plants.
Performs other projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or Environmental Engineering (or related field)
3 years of relevant experience
Hands-on operational experience in a manufacturing, industrial, recycling/metals, or steel mill environment preferred
Exposure to process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies a plus
Preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (troubleshooting downtime, quality, efficiency issues)
Data analysis and reporting skills (tracking plant metrics)
Ability to design and run structured tests/experiments
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (works with multiple engineering groups)
Proficiency with process documentation and technical writing
Pay, Benefits & Career Growth
Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
Paid Training
Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Company matching 401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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