Process Engineer - Recycling & Metals Innovation

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

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%.