Process Engineer

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Fastener, a division of Nucor Corporation, is hiring a Process Engineer to join our team and play a key role in optimizing our production operations. Our teammate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, drive process improvements, and strengthen quality and safety within production.

You will be responsible for things such as:

• Working closely with production and quality teams to develop sustainable production techniques and improve operational efficiency.
• Conducting detailed root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks and resolve process failures.
• Providing operational support to production operations as needed.
• Assisting in the implementation of safety, cost, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Leading and organizing design, procurement, construction, and start-up activities to support process improvement initiatives.

This position requires up to 15% travel.

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:

• Technical degree in a related field (e.g., Automotive Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in quality, operations, or manufacturing 
• Heat treating experience or a mix of metallurgical education and hands-on heat treating 
• Six Sigma/Lean certification with experience in statistical processes 
• Experience in failure analysis using root cause methods (8D, 5 Whys) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint