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About the Role

This position serves as the primary mechanical engineering resource supporting our slitting lines, rolling mills, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment. Working closely with Maintenance and Operations, the Mechanical Reliability Engineer / Project Engineer provides hands-on technical support, leads equipment reliability improvements, and manages capital and continuous improvement projects. This role offers an excellent combination of daily problem solving, equipment reliability, and project engineering in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary mechanical engineering resource supporting a 24-hour manufacturing facility.
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to safely troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment failures while minimizing downtime.
Support the reliability and performance of slitting lines, rolling mills, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
Lead root cause investigations of recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
Identify and implement reliability improvements that increase equipment uptime, safety, quality, and productivity.
Design, modify, and document mechanical system upgrades and equipment improvements.
Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including budgeting, equipment selection, vendor management, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and startup.
Coordinate contractors and outside vendors performing maintenance, equipment installations, and capital improvements.
Develop specifications and evaluate bids for new equipment, replacement components, and contracted services.
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical production equipment.
Identify and procure critical spare parts to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate daily with production, maintenance, purchasing, contractors, and corporate engineering resources.
Mentor maintenance personnel by providing technical guidance and engineering support.
Ensure all engineering activities comply with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable engineering codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience with hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, power transmission, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial machinery.
Experience managing engineering or capital projects.
Proficiency using CAD and SolidWorks software.
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting steel processing, metals manufacturing, automotive suppliers, or other continuous manufacturing operations.
Experience with rolling mills, slitting lines, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment.
Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Familiarity with vibration analysis, lubrication best practices, welding and fabrication, and industrial hydraulics.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable mechanical engineering standards.

Skills

CAD
SolidWorks
Mechanical troubleshooting
Problem-solving
Hydraulic systems
Rotating equipment
Power transmission
Bearings
Gearboxes
Pumps
Industrial machinery
Project management
Communication
Organization
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Vibration analysis
Lubrication best practices
Welding
Fabrication
Industrial hydraulics
OSHA regulations

Location

Rome, NY

Work Type

Full-time
On-site
Occasional evening, weekend, or off-hours support may be required

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (87% of medical premiums covered by the company)
401(k) with company contribution and match
Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses
Paid Vacation plus 11 Paid Holidays
$180 Annual Boot Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
$5,000 Adoption Assistance
On-site Fitness Center
On-site Barbershop
Complimentary Coffee & Hot Beverages
Career Growth Opportunities

About the Company

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions.
Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.
As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries.
Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Equal Opportunity

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.