Project Engineer III

About the role

Nucor Insulated Panel Group (NIPG) is seeking a self-motivated person who enjoys coordinating projects and priorities, can think outside the box, and understands how their work impacts performance at an enterprise level. This position reports to the Research & Development Supervisor and is primarily responsible for the research, design development, and testing necessary to bring ideas to market. Daily execution includes collaboration with and indirect supervision of Engineering Lab Technicians in their assigned Nucor innovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the innovation process to ensure orderly and timely progression.
• Provide subject matter support in internal matters and for exploration of vendor partners.
• Actively participate in research, product development, and testing.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Sales Leaders, Application Engineering & Design Personnel, Operations, and other entities of the Nucor organization.
• Research and incubate innovations that advance NIPG and Nucor as the leader in providing building solutions.
• Develop, assess, and improve or reject the technical feasibility of new product concepts.
• Collect and organize data from ideation, research, testing, and analysis, and clearly convey the work in presentations and discussions.
• Determine required tasks to achieve project goals, then schedule and monitor work to achieve results.
• Attend trade meetings and educational sessions to stay familiar with market needs and technological advances.
• Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial sandwich panel design.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in commercial construction.
• A minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• Experience with and a working knowledge of various building codes and material design specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in statics and mechanics.
• Subject matter expertise in product design.
• Subject matter expertise in product testing.
• Subject matter expertise in heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Subject matter expertise in code-based regulatory requirements.
• Subject matter expertise in plant processes, machine and tooling design.
• Subject matter expertise in the ideation process.

Physical Requirements

• Continual reaching and using hands.
• Continual talking and hearing.
• Occasional standing, frequent walking, and continual sitting.
• Occasional stooping or kneeling.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance.
• 401K and Roth accounts.
• Profit sharing.
• Pay-for-performance bonuses.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Stock program.
• Scholarships.