Process Engineer

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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 seek experienced Lean Engineering "Process" Engineers at our manufacturing facility in Arthur, Illinois. The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for assisting in developing, developing, and implementing a Lean Manufacturing production system strategy. A leader in implementing best practices, the Lean Manufacturing Engineer will ensure adherence to lean manufacturing principles and the planning/facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops, and other related activities.

Related Job Duties:

• Coach and train associates in lean manufacturing and problem-solving principles.
• Utilize lean techniques to streamline manufacturing processes and initiatives.
• Support Operations leadership in driving continuous improvement projects, executing transformation plans and product development projects.
• Develop Continuous Improvement Initiatives to assist with the facilitation of strategic business initiatives.
• Support overall factory and work cell process engineering needs.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Compensation Base Salary Range: $65,951-$80,152 + Production Bonus Production Bonus percentage is variable, determinate upon attaining production goals each week. Production Bonus is paid out weekly. Profit-Sharing 10% of Nucors pre-tax earnings are contributed to the Profit Sharing Plan annually and distributed to all eligible teammates. A large portion is deposited into your profit-sharing account, and a smaller portion is distributed in cash. Current 6-year average = 19.88% of your eligible earnings. Eligible earnings include regular pay, overtime, and bonus.

Benefits C.H.I. Overhead Doors, a Nucor company, is proud to offer industry-leading benefits to its teammates. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 401K program with company match
• Paid maternity & Paternity leave
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 1 personal day
• Short-term disability/sick pay
• Zero-deductible medical & dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-Site Health Clinic in Arthur, IL (free for teammates' & their covered spouses & dependents)
• Teladoc (free virtual access to medical, dermatology, and mental health professionals)
• No-cost physical therapy & wellness programs
• Nucor stock purchase plan with company match

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years in lean process engineering experience in a high mix manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or 6 years equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Process Mapping & Optimization -Experience with tools like value stream mapping, SIPOC diagrams, and identifying bottlenecks.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) -Using methods like 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) -Monitoring and controlling processes using control charts and capability studies.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Projects -Hands-on involvement in reducing waste, improving quality, increasing efficiency and kaizen events.
• AutoCAD & Inventor experience.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets and a drug free workplace