Material Handling Process Engineer

Nucor

About The Position

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology. At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers. Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing Nucor stock investment program Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities Paid parental leave And more Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.Basic Job Functions:The Material Handling Process Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience);
2+ years of experience in logistics and material handling systems;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Proficient in understanding and executing verbal and written instructions, reading blueprints and/or technical specifications, and flow maps;
Experience working with ERP systems (PSI, Oracle) and understanding of inventory management and material control in warehousing/shipping;
Proficiency with Excel and Minitab;
Ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis, simulations, modeling, and effective forecasting techniques for logistics applications; and
Effective communication and collaboration with hourly teams, engineering staff, maintenance, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
Experience integrating automation or advanced material handling technologies in industrial settings.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize material flows with a focus on scrap, secondary, and finished steel products with consideration of rail, truck, and barge transport activities;
Design improvements for heavy material handling systems (inclusive of overhead cranes, forklifts, conveyors, rail and truck interfaces);
Lead and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance process reliability;
Develop and maintain shipping area layout designs with consideration to flow paths, storage zones, staging areas, and safety clearances;
Support time studies, work measurements, and capacity analyses to justify equipment changes, labor standards, and process redesigns;
Support implementation of ERP (PSI) and software management systems to ensure real-time tracking and traceability of steel products;
Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, inventory, and planning/scheduling teams to align material handling operations with mill operations and minimize downtime;
Support new equipment or automation implementations with a focus on ROI and uptime;
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and internal standards in all material handling redesigns; and
Lead or support root cause analyses of process failures or inefficiencies related to material handling operations.