About this role
Job Details
Division: Vulcraft Texas
Location: Grapeland, TX, United States
Other Available Locations: Texas
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
We are seeking a creative, forward-thinking, process-minded, effective communicator to join our team. The Mechanical Engineer will be tasked with supporting the Vulcraft Texas division by providing technical support for maintenance and operations, designing and implementing innovative solutions to enhance production operations, designing and troubleshooting mechanical components and systems, performing mechanical load ratings of various systems, designing and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, writing mechanical specifications for projects, creating and maintaining mechanical documentation, managing capital projects, and seeking out and implementing process improvement projects. This position requires occasional 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:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
- Two years mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment that included mechanical engineering principles, materials, and mechanics
- Experience in modeling, assembly, and detailing with SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software
- Project Management experience including creating budgets, timelines, material and service specifications, and resource coordination
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements
- Experience successfully leading full lifecylce product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
- Experience with machine design using electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components
- Advanced computer skills
- Fundamentals of Engineering Certification
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace