Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Worthington Steel

Location: Taylor, Michigan (Onsite)

About Worthington Steel:

Founded on The Golden Rule and driven by innovation, Worthington Steel is North America’s premier value-added steel processor. We lead through integrity, continuous improvement, and putting people first—our customers, our communities, and our employees. We offer meaningful work, a safety-focused culture, competitive pay, and a strong commitment to development.

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with strong project management skills to support operational excellence across slitting, blanking, pickling, shipping, receiving, and maintenance areas. This individual will lead and support capital improvement projects that enhance equipment reliability, product compliance, be a hands-on team player, and focus on safety and throughput.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution using structured problem-solving tools (A3, 8D, PDCA, SMED).
• Support capital projects, including specification, vendor evaluation, commissioning, and training.
• Analyze downtime, scrap, and maintenance data to identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production to optimize equipment reliability
• Implement Lean tools and ensure process flow efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, safety regulations, and Worthington’s EH&S policies.
• Participate in Gemba walks, internal audits, and process validations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production to optimize equipment reliability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects from design through implementation.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must be able to meet the required onsite schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in steel processing (slitting, blanking, pickling) or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949, OSHA, and EH&S standards.
• Working knowledge of SAP, CMMS systems, or OEE dashboards.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Join a people-first culture with strong values and integrity.
• Drive tangible improvements that impact safety, quality, and performance.
• Engage with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Be part of a company that believes in “treating others the way we want to be treated.”

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 be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.