Manufacturing Engineer
Worthington Steel · Rome, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$115k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Worthington Steel (metals) in Rome, NY. Design, modify, and document mechanical system upgrades and equipment improvements.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding, SolidWorks, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $80k–$115k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$125k. This one lists $80k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 55 live postings that list pay, out of 92 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 91 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 8% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 50 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 41%
- ✓ Root cause 36%
- Lean 30%
- Automation 30%
- Team leadership 23%
- Cost reduction 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, SolidWorks, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Worthington Steel
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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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Worthington SteelAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key 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.
Required
- ✓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 industrial environment.
- ✓Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Experience with hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, power transmission, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial machinery is preferred.
- ✓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.
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Worthington Steel is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Rome, NY. Our plant processes steel primarily for the automotive industry, and this position plays a critical role in keeping our equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.
This position serves as the primary engineering resource supporting our slitting lines, rolling mills, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment. Working closely with Maintenance and Operations and 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.
Benefits
- •Benefits Starting Day One – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with 87% of medical premiums covered by the company
- •401(k) – 3% company contribution plus a 2% company 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 in a collaborative, safety-focused manufacturing environment
Pay
- •Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000 per year. Quarterly profit sharing 15%.
- •The anticipated starting salary will be based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.
Schedule
Full-time-Employees are expected to be on-site, with scheduled hours flexibility based on production schedules, equipment installations, and project requirements. As a member of the engineering team supporting a 24-hour manufacturing operation, occasional evening, weekend, or off-hours support may be required during equipment failures, major maintenance outages, and capital installations.
Preferred
- +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.
Why Join Worthington Steel?
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll have a direct impact on the performance of our manufacturing operation. You'll solve real-world equipment challenges, lead meaningful capital projects, and work alongside experienced maintenance and operations teams to improve safety, reliability, and productivity every day.
This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being on the plant floor, tackling complex mechanical problems, leading projects from concept to startup, and making a visible impact within the manufacturing operation.
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may