Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Taylor, Michigan (Onsite)

Before Applying Please Note: This is a full-time, on-site position located in Taylor, Michigan. To meet the requirements of the role, only candidates who currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the facility will be considered. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with 1-3 years of experience leading capital or process improvement projects in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. This is a plant-based, operations-focused role, not a design-only position.

About Worthington Steel

Founded on The Golden Rule and driven by innovation, Worthington Steel is North America's premier value-added steel processor. We lead through integrity, continuous improvement, and putting people first-our customers, our communities, and our employees.

Position Summary

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.

What You'll Own

• 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

Example Projects

• Upgrading slitting line equipment to improve uptime and throughput
• Leading root cause analysis on recurring downtime or quality issues
• Implementing SMED initiatives to reduce changeover times
• Supporting installation and startup of new capital equipment

Minimum Required Experience

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a direct impact on safety, quality, and production performance
• Own meaningful, visible projects with real operational impact
• Work in a collaborative, people-first culture grounded in strong values
• Be part of a company committed to continuous improvement and employee development

Note: Candidates without prior manufacturing or industrial experience are unlikely to be a fit for this role.