Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)

Worthington Steel•Taylor, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will own and lead capital improvement and reliability projects across slitting, shipping, receiving, and maintenance operations. This role is responsible for driving measurable improvements in safety, equipment reliability, product quality, and throughput. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong collaboration with Maintenance, Production, and leadership teams reporting to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
Demonstrated experience leading capital or equipment-related projects from concept through implementation
Hands-on experience with mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, automated equipment)

Nice To Haves

Experience in steel processing, coil handling, slitting, blanking, or similar continuous manufacturing processes
Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards
Familiarity with SAP, CMMS systems, or OEE dashboards
Experience working in Lean manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Own capital projects from concept through execution, including scope development, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and training
Lead structured problem-solving initiatives (A3, 8D, PDCA, SMED) to address downtime, scrap, and process inefficiencies
Analyze maintenance and production data to identify root causes and implement preventive actions
Partner with Maintenance and Production to improve equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput
Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, OSHA regulations, and EH&S policies
Participate in Gemba walks, audits, and process validations