Mechanical Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Middletown, OH. The role focuses on maintenance engineering to maximize plant equipment availability and reliability.

You will analyze health of equipment, plan upgrades, and guide reliability strategies to reduce downtime. The position serves as a technical resource for planning, scheduling, and executing mechanical maintenance across facilities. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• At least 3 years of related experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Co-op or related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop long- and short-range goals for modernization and facility growth.
• Design and specify mechanical systems, equipment, piping, vessels, conveyors.
• Supervise projects for mechanical system development, procurement, and installation.
• Manage downturn projects, contractor resources, and union workforce.
• Provide maintenance design guidance for rotating equipment, piping, and machinery.
• Flag risks to production related to reliability and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Middletown, OH Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our Middletown, OH location. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing maintenance engineering support to ensure plant equipment availability is maximized. This position will be responsible for supporting the operation through analysis of health equipment and recommending strategies to increase the time between shutdowns. This role serves as a technical resource for planning, scheduling, and execution of mechanical maintenance. This position will be responsible for supporting plant reliability using knowledge of mechanical systems to troubleshoot and decrease lost opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

• The candidate will participate in developing long and short-range goals for modernization and growth of the facilities and the development of the corresponding annual budget.
• Responsible for mechanical systems, drawing development, and equipment specifications.
• Project Supervision for mechanical system development, procurement, and installation.
• Participate in management of downturn projects which will include managing contractor resources as well as directing the Union hourly workforce.
• Provide engineering design and specifications for mechanical equipment and systems including but not limited to rotating equipment, piping systems, vessels, conveyors and other mechanical equipment.
• Serves to flag and advise the production team with regard to risks related to equipment reliability, process equipment availability, and mechanical integrity.
• Responsible for maintaining a unit availability perspective and an equipment reliability strategy; this includes documenting problematic equipment and providing input and context for operational and maintenance activities.
• Review data from preventative maintenance activities and operations, monitoring those activities for effectiveness and if applicable, frequency, and making changes as necessary.
• Be the lead on specific predictive technologies such as NDE/NDT, oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonics and motor circuit analysis.
• Analyze operational and maintenance equipment history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics and KPI’s.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis in support of operational events and equipment failure investigations to ensure that the root cause/causal factors have been identified, corrective actions prescribed and follow-up monitoring conducted as applicable to determine effectiveness.
• Provide mechanical technical guidance and assistance with troubleshooting to Shift Supervisors and Mechanical Craft people daily.
• Conduct studies and prepare reports on project cost projections and potential cost-saving projects.
• Act as a liaison with third party service providers for oil, vibration, and thermography.
• Write work orders and provide input to execution of work where required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. Degree In Mechanical Engineering
• Must have at least 3 years of related experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
• Co-op or related experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD
• Working in a Steelmaking process
• Structural and hydraulic systems experience
• Water treatment, filtration, pumps and piping experience
• Overhead crane and lifting equipment experience

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.