Process Engineer

Nucor Corporation; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Employee stock purchase plan

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Process Engineer to drive efficiency and innovation across its Raw Materials Group's shredders and metal recovery plants, identifying process, equipment, and technology improvements.

You will work closely with Advanced Technologies, Engineering, and Maintenance, design tests, track performance metrics, maintain documentation, and ensure new processes meet quality standards while supporting plant operations. Travel 30–40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on operational experience in a manufacturing, recycling/metals, or steel mill environment preferred.
• Exposure to process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and uphold safety policies and housekeeping standards.
• Identify process, equipment, and technology improvements across the plants.
• Collaborate with Advanced Technologies, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to align output with mill requirements.
• Design and supervise tests, track performance metrics, and maintain documentation.
• Update plant metrics and generate reports.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the plants.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Data analysis & reporting

Structured testing design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

About Nucor

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

What You'll Do

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.

The Process Engineer drives efficiency and innovation across Nucor Raw Materials Group's 17 Automobile Shredders and 10 Metal Recovery Plants, identifying process, equipment, and technology improvements while staying ahead of industry trends. The role works closely with Advanced Technologies, Engineering, and Maintenance teams, and integrates directly with Nucor's steel mills to align recycled material output with mill requirements, develop new material uses, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure new processes meet quality standards. Beyond hands-on plant support, the role designs and supervises tests, tracks performance metrics, and maintains documentation to continuously improve plant operations.

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