Mechanical Engineer

Location East Chicago INCleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our East Chicago Indiana location. Ideal candidates enjoy working in innovative challenging environments and are willing to constantly raise the bar and create what is next. Mechanical Engineers develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and reliability for the plant along with working collaboratively with our bargaining unit operations teams and outside contractors. We have multiple openings in the plant.Summary of ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliance with safety quality and environmental standards.Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment utilizing clear and effective communication skills.Continuously improve equipment reliability through best maintenance practices.Perform detailed technical calculations pertaining to equipment and mechanical computations and communicate with team members to resolve any questions or issues as needed.Recommend andor perform predictive preventative and emergency maintenance on equipment.Resolve equipment malfunctions including those requiring scheduled shutdowns or breakdown action.Read and interpret blueprints technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reports.Manage the planning scheduling and cost controlling of maintenance and engineering projects.Manage technical aspects of assigned projects in accordance with customer contract requirements budget and production schedule. Seek methods or procedures that reduce costs andor increase production efficiencies.Complete project responsibilities for design specification review and development of mechanical equipment or systems.Analyze current operating performance and standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvement.Supervise a crew of hourly maintenance employees and uphold and enforce safety environmental job procedures and maintain general discipline of the crew.Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and non-Cleveland-Cliffs contractors to coordinate work deliveries and service.Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technologyfrom an accredited schoolThree 3 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.Proven communication verbal and written analytical organizational and time management skills.Ability to work in a hot dusty environment. Climbing stairs ladders and walking inclines. Able to workwalk safely on uneven surfaces.Ability to perform duties on different shifts for a multi-level organization which operates 247Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsEngineering experience in steel mill manufacturing process production or equivalent facility.Maintenance background with steel industry experience.Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top 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 careersclevelandcliffs.com or call 1312 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 - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.