Melt Shop Process Engineer

Basic

Job Functions:

Principal duties of the successful candidate will include but are not limited to participating in safety and housekeeping activities, assisting with process and product development, troubleshooting upset conditions, using statistical methods and data analysis to help guide decision making, leading safety, quality & efficiency improvement efforts, leading team member training efforts, and working closely with operation and maintenance teams to ensure optimal melt shop performance.

The base schedule is Mon‑Fri dayshift, but will require nights and weekend work on occasion to support the melt shop team.

• 100% Safe – Leading our teams in safety, create focus on hazard awareness/reduction/safe behaviors.
• Profitability – Leading our teams to achieve production goals by creating focus on continuous process improvement through elimination of waste, improved production efficiencies, and new product opportunities.
• Team Development – Leading our teams to develop personally and professionally to create sustainability for Nucor’s future success.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, metallurgical, or comparable engineering field
• At least 2 years Melting & Casting experience

• Strong statistical knowledge and experience
• Six sigma or similar problem‑solving experience
• Prior QMOS experience
• Melt Shop operational experience
• Understanding of AMI Smart Furnace application

Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace.