Mechanical Engineer

Location: New Carlisle, IN

As a Mechanical Engineer ​at Cleveland-Cliffs, you will be an integral part of the autonomous work teams that make up the New Carlisle Works production and maintenance organizations. The individual at this level is a seasoned equipment technology professional who demonstrates a broad grasp of the technical and administrative aspects of equipment technology and maintenance engineering techniques and principles. Projects assigned are complex, involve multiple variables, and can be cross functional. Individuals in this role prepare effective communications across the organization and aid in problem resolution specific to assigned programs/projects.

The facility is in New Carlisle, Indiana and is a 24/7 operation that produces cold-rolled, hot-dipped galvanized and galvannealed, and electrogalvanized steel coils.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Monitors and tracks line equipment availability and operating efficiency issues and creates “pareto” type analysis to identify key equipment problems/ failures
• Utilizes appropriate failure analysis techniques to determine root causes of equipment failures and initiates necessary corrective action to eliminate/reduce failures
• Manage technical aspects of assigned equipment projects
• Seek methods or procedures that safely improve maintenance practices which improve equipment performance and reduce costs
• Assists in the planning of equipment outages, downturn repairs, and the establishment of maintenance shops; sets priorities to ensure timely, efficient repair/replacement of equipment
• Work with Operations and Technical personnel to ensure that drawings are updated in keeping with equipment modifications; provides counsel for equipment redesign and secure information necessary for the performance of the position
• Investigate incidents and equipment failure and communicate results and corrective actions
• Cooperates with equipment suppliers and outside engineering to specify design requirements for new / modified equipment to improve operating performance and/or equipment reliability
• Coordinates the establishment of requirements, standards, and procedures for the equipment inspection; collaborates with departmental inspectors and with the non-destructive testing/predictive technologies group for the proper, timely inspection testing of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, from four-year college or university is required, with at least two years of work-related experience
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels or the organization
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, advanced Excel skills, and Power Point)
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience with knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Experience in operations, maintenance, or technology in manufacturing
• Experience working in a union environment

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.