Mechanical Engineer
Summary
The Mechanical Engineer position is located in our East Palestine, Ohio facility. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on in a wide variety of areas that include design engineering, assembly, condition monitoring, and project management in support of our customers in the steel industry.
Who we are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation and growth. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us
What you’ll do
- Work on the mechanical design, assembly, and commissioning, and service of various equipment used in steel mills.
- Provide engineering support for equipment rebuilds in our workshop.
- Manage projects of varying size and scope.
- Develop and maintain job and project documentation including drawings and shop travelers.
- Perform testing and inspections on equipment sent to our shop for repair.
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving loads, stresses, forces, deflections, fatigue, and structural integrity to support the design, validation, and optimization of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Establish relationships with our customers and serve as a point of contact for technical support.
What you’ll need
- A Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, with relevant experience through either past work history or internships and co-ops. We will consider other backgrounds for the right candidate.
- Experience creating CAD models and drawings. We utilize Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Willingness to work both hands-on and in an office environment.
- Willingness to work across disciplines on equipment with various mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- MS Office software knowledge, especially Excel.
- Laser tracker and scanner CMM knowledge is a plus.
- CNC programming knowledge is a plus.
- The ability work both independently and within a group consisting of various backgrounds.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites. Overall travel is less than 10%. Overnight travel is typically less than 5%.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Relevant experience through past work history, internships, or co-ops
- Experience creating CAD models and drawings
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to work in hands-on and office environments
- Willingness to work across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic disciplines
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft Office knowledge, especially Excel
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
- Laser tracker and scanner CMM knowledge
- CNC programming knowledge
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
What We Do
SMS group Inc. supplies new equipment, digital and green-steel solutions, upgrades, maintenance, spare parts, repairs, and engineering services to North American metals producers. As part of SMS group, it provides plant construction and mechanical-engineering capabilities for steel and nonferrous metals processing, supporting customers across equipment lifecycles with modernization, service, and technical support. Its mission aligns with advancing sustainable, lower-carbon metals production.
