Process Engineer - Hot Mill

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Hot Mill Process Engineer includes, but is not limited to, the continuous improvement of mill systems and processes in the Hot Mill.  This role will be responsible for optimizing mill surface inspection systems, leading product quality improvement, analyzing process equipment operation, and coordinating continuous improvement projects.  The Process Engineer must work closely with operations, quality and commercial teams.  This position will work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends and holidays as business conditions warrant.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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline

Selection Criteria:

• Initiative:  Proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges (help in reducing costs, improving quality/reliability/productivity by understanding key process indicators).
• Teamwork:  Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team. This includes effective time management
• Communication:  The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Accountability & Dependability:  Monitoring/assessing performance of self, displays reliability and responsibility with work habits, is committed to fulfilling obligations, and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making:  Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Attention to Detail:  Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.

Preferences:

• Previous hot strip mill and process improvement experience.
• Metallurgical or mechanical engineering degree.