Material Handling Process Engineer

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Dateline: September 14, 2025

Basic Job Functions:

The Material Handling Process Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Analyze and optimize end-to-end material flow (from receiving to final shipment) with a focus on raw materials, slabs, scrap, and finished steel products;

- Design improvements for heavy material handling systems (inclusive of overhead cranes, forklifts, conveyors, rail and truck interfaces);

- Lead and implement Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance process reliability;

- Develop and maintain mill layout designs with consideration to flow paths, storage zones, staging areas, and safety clearances;

- Conduct time studies, work measurements, and capacity analyses to justify equipment changes, labor standards, and process redesigns;

- Support implementation of ERP (PSI) and software management systems to ensure real-time tracking and traceability of steel products;

- Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, inventory, and planning/scheduling teams to align supply chain flows with mill operations and minimize downtime;

- Support new equipment or automation implementations with a focus on ROI and uptime;

- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and internal standards in all material handling redesigns; and

- Lead or support root cause analyses of process failures or inefficiencies related to supply chain operations

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field;

- 3–7 years of experience in process engineering within manufacturing;

- Proficiency in material handling systems, layout optimization, and logistics;

- Strong background in Lean tools, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and data-driven decision-making;

- Experience working with large-scale ERP systems (PSI, Oracle) and understanding of inventory management and material control in manufacturing;

- Excellent skills in Visio, Excel modeling, Power BI, and simulation tools (FlexSim, Arena, Python, etc.); and

- Effective communication and collaboration with hourly teams, engineering staff, maintenance, and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

- Experience integrating automation or advanced material handling technologies in industrial settings.

- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AISC, or API standards relevant to steel or structural product manufacturing.

- Familiarity with SCADA, MES, or WMS systems used in steel production.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace