Rolling Mill Mechanical Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support to the Rolling Mill.

The role involves researching vendor proposals, coordinating maintenance, and recommending design modifications to improve reliability and efficiency. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of industrial experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor/3D, and standard office software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of industrial experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor/3D, and common office software.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, analytical reasoning ability and good judgement for critical operating decisions.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze vendor proposals for design or application feasibility.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to obtain optimal equipment utilization.
• Evaluate and recommend design modifications to eliminate equipment malfunctions, improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Create and assist in preventive maintenance standards & solutions.
• Perform long-term maintenance planning, purchase spare parts and analyze spare part requirements.
• Assist with difficult troubleshooting and recurring problems on mechanical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, heat transfer, and combustion.
• Lead with various trade & contractors coordinating projects.
• Lead installation and modification of new and existing equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor/3D

Office applications

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Provide mechanical engineering support to the Rolling Mill.

Responsibilities

Candidate must be willing and able to:

• Research and analyze vendor proposals for design or application feasibility
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to obtain optimal equipment utilization
• Evaluate and recommend design modifications to eliminate equipment malfunctions, improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Create and assist in preventive maintenance standards & solutions.
• Perform long-term maintenance planning, purchase spare parts and analyze spare part requirements
• Assist with difficult troubleshooting and recurring problems on mechanical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, heat transfer, and combustion.
• Lead with various trade & contractors coordinating projects
• Lead installation and modification of new and existing equipment

Develop equipment lockout/tagout procedures, continue to improve safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Previous industrial experience desirable (3 to 5 years)
• Must be knowledgeable with office applications software, AutoCAD, office, Inventor/3D
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, analytical reasoning ability and good judgement for critical operating decisions, keen attention to detail, ability to cooperate and interpersonal skills to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.