Mechanical Engineer

SMS group USA; East Palestine (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our East Palestine, Ohio facility. You will work hands-on across design engineering, assembly, condition monitoring, and project management to support steel industry customers.

The role involves CAD/modeling, site travel, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable equipment and services. This position emphasizes both office work and hands-on activities, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Experience creating CAD models and drawings using Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work hands-on and in an office environment.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (travel <10%).

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, commission, and service equipment used in steel mills.
• Provide engineering support for equipment rebuilds in the workshop.
• Manage projects of varying size and scope.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including drawings and shop travelers.
• Perform testing and inspections on equipment sent to the shop.
• Conduct engineering calculations on loads, stresses, deflections, fatigue, and integrity.
• Serve as the technical contact and build relationships with customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMM knowledge

Job description

Summary

The Mechanical Engineer position is located in our East Palestine, Ohio facility. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on in a wide variety of areas that include design engineering, assembly, condition monitoring, and project management in support of our customers in the steel industry.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation and growth. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us

What You’ll Do

• Work on the mechanical design, assembly, and commissioning, and service of various equipment used in steel mills.
• Provide engineering support for equipment rebuilds in our workshop.
• Manage projects of varying size and scope.
• Develop and maintain job and project documentation including drawings and shop travelers.
• Perform testing and inspections on equipment sent to our shop for repair.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving loads, stresses, forces, deflections, fatigue, and structural integrity to support the design, validation, and optimization of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Establish relationships with our customers and serve as a point of contact for technical support.

What You’ll Need

• A Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, with relevant experience through either past work history or internships and co-ops. We will consider other backgrounds for the right candidate.
• Experience creating CAD models and drawings. We utilize Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work both hands-on and in an office environment.
• Willingness to work across disciplines on equipment with various mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office software knowledge, especially Excel.
• Laser tracker and scanner CMM knowledge is a plus.
• CNC programming knowledge is a plus.
• The ability work both independently and within a group consisting of various backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites. Overall travel is less than 10%. Overnight travel is typically less than 5%.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.