Process Engineer
Nucor · Cincinnati, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 40%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Nucor (metals) in Cincinnati, OH. Hands-on operational experience in a manufacturing, industrial, recycling/metals, or steel mill environment preferred.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 40% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 36 process engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 35 other live process postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$120k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 61%
- ✓ Six Sigma 42%
- Root cause 42%
- Tooling 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- New product launch 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Nucor
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 40% travel. Between which sites?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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What You'll Do
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
The Process Engineer drives efficiency and innovation across Nucor Raw Materials Group's 17 Automobile Shredders and 10 Metal Recovery Plants, identifying process, equipment, and technology improvements while staying ahead of industry trends. The role works closely with Advanced Technologies, Engineering, and Maintenance teams, and integrates directly with Nucor's steel mills to align recycled material output with mill requirements, develop new material uses, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure new processes meet quality standards. Beyond hands-on plant support, the role designs and supervises tests, tracks performance metrics, and maintains documentation to continuously improve plant operations.
Travel for this role ranges from 30-40%
Duties of the role include but are not limited to
- ◆Assists in determining the best methods, processes, and equipment that optimize plant efficiencies across Nucor Raw Materials Group’s 17 Automobile Shredders and 10 Metal Recovery Plants.
- ◆Stays current with automobile shredder and non-ferrous metal recovery technologies and recycling industry trends.
- ◆Works with Nucor’s Advanced Technologies Group to investigate, test, and develop new uses for the plastics, metals, glass, and organic material in Automobile Shredder Residue.
- ◆Works with Project/Mechanical Engineering Group, Controls/Electrical Engineering Group, and Maintenance Engineering Group to ensure new processes and equipment meet process and quality standards.
- ◆Collaborates with Nucor's steel mills to align recycled material specifications and delivery with mill production needs.
- ◆Troubleshoots and corrects production downtime, quality, and efficiency issues at facilities.
- ◆Updates and maintains process documentation.
- ◆Tracks, analyzes and reports on plant metrics.
- ◆Develops testing protocols. Schedules and coordinates testing with local/plant management. Supervises tests to ensure complete data capture and validity.
- ◆Identifies and analyzes opportunities for improvement within the plants.
- ◆Performs other projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or Environmental Engineering (or related field)
- ✓3 years of relevant experience
- ✓Hands-on operational experience in a manufacturing, industrial, recycling/metals, or steel mill environment preferred
- ✓Exposure to process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies a plus
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Job Details
Division: River Metals Recycling LLC
Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
About Nucor
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.
Preferred
- +Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (troubleshooting downtime, quality, efficiency issues)
- +Data analysis and reporting skills (tracking plant metrics)
- +Ability to design and run structured tests/experiments
- +Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (works with multiple engineering groups)
- +Proficiency with process documentation and technical writing
Pay, Benefits & Career Growth
Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
- +Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
- +Paid Training
- +Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
- +Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
- +Parental Leave
- +Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
- +Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
- +Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- +Company-paid life and disability insurance
- +Company matching 401(k) plan
- +Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.