NTP-LV - Process Engineer
Nucor · Louisville, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Nucor (metals) in Louisville, KY.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $94k–$131k.
Median of the low and high ends of 285 live postings that list pay, out of 811 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live process postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 56%
- Root cause 50%
- SPC 38%
- New product launch 38%
- FMEA 38%
- Automation 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Nucor
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
- 5
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.
This plant: Nucor in Louisville
1 other open role at this site.
- MRP First Shift Supervisor · Manufacturing · Supervisor
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Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Engineering
- ✓Meet with internal clients to achieve project goals, expectations and clarify specific
requirements
of each project.
- ✓Clearly communicate project tasks, scopes and duration to teammates involved.
- ✓Track project performance for the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- ✓Meet budgetary objectives.
- ✓Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with team members and the managers.
- ✓Use and continually develop leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Galvanizing experience.
- ✓2 – 5 years of professional experience.
- ✓Demonstrated computer skill with AutoCAD and SolidWorks (equivalent) .
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Job Details
Division: Nucor Tubular - Louisville
Salary: $70k - $90k plus bonus (average 25%) depending on experience
Location: Louisville , KY , United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Basic Job Functions
NTP is seeking a strong leader and self-motivated Engineer. The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties related to engineering and maintenance in an industrial setting. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are aligned with our business goals and company’s mission. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit into Nucor’s culture. The job requires some overtime hours and travel. If you enjoy working with other professionals who believe in creating innovative solutions to problems, we encourage you to apply.
The Process Engineer position is an integral member of the operations team. This individual will be responsible in leading the efforts to continually improve our safety, quality, cost, reliability, productivity, profitability, and team member development of our division.
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.