Rolling Mill Mechanical Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will research vendor proposals, coordinate maintenance, and evaluate design modifications to improve reliability and performance. Responsibilities include creating preventive maintenance standards, planning long-term maintenance, procuring spare parts, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and leading installation and modification projects with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of industrial experience desirable.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor/3D, and Office software.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze vendor proposals for design or application feasibility.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to optimize equipment utilization.
• Evaluate and recommend design modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Create and assist in preventive maintenance standards and solutions.
• Perform long-term maintenance planning and purchase spare parts.
• Assist with troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heat transfer, and combustion systems.
• Lead coordination with trades and contractors on projects.
• Lead installation and modification of equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Critical judgment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor/3D

Office applications

Job description

Steel Dynamics

Provide mechanical engineering support to the Rolling Mill.

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.

• 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.