Mechanical Reliability/Project Engineer

Mechanical Reliability Engineer / Project Engineer

Position Summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer / Project Engineer to join our team in Rome, NY. Our facility operates 24 hours a day processing 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 mechanical engineering resource supporting our slitting lines, rolling mills, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment. Working closely with Maintenance and Operations, the Mechanical Reliability Engineer / Project Engineer 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

• $65,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience
• Performance-based pay increases

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.

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.

Qualifications

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 heavy industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, power transmission, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial machinery.
• 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.

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 Mechanical Reliability Engineer / Project 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 on a 24-hour manufacturing operation.