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Gerdau · 2 days ago

Improvement Mechanical Engineer- Maintenance

Jackson, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with a focus on excellence and innovation. The Improvement Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of improvement aspects within their area of responsibility at the Jackson Mill, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing and implementing related projects.

CommercialConstructionIndustrialManufacturingMining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for improvement within his/her area of responsibility and approve standards developed from these efforts

Responsible for developing and implementing activities that support the annual action plan specifically as they relate to improvement projects

Design or develop new or alterations to existing structures, systems, and equipment

Provide timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts

Support and participate in CAPEX projects

Develop and coach employees capabilities and knowledge in the application of QIS methodology and participate as required in QIS events

Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting

Serve as a resource to facilitate the vertical and horizontal help chain

Responsible for data entry into GMR and/or other systems utilized for tracking goals and projects

Assist with safety related activities within the area

Qualification

Steel manufacturing methodsHeavy mill machineryQIS methodologyCost estimationSupervisory experienceFacilitation experienceData entry

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related field

Minimum 4-6 years of practical training pertaining to scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, and/or shipping/warehouse operations, and to include some supervisory and facilitation experience

Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the business system and of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment