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Project Engineer

SMS group USA
Gary, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at SMS group USA?

Summary

The successful Project Engineer will develop comprehensive Technical and Commercial solutions for modernizations and repairs of equipment for Rolling Mill, Metallurgy and Process Line equipment, utilizing a proactive customer-oriented sales focus.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

www.sms-group.us

The right candidate will

  • Identifies and requests setup of storeroom inventory items for commonly used parts.
  • Monitor, organize, and communicate the need for customer supplied inventory.
  • Responsible for job related material and resource planning.
  • Manages projects and works directly with contractors and vendors.
  • Identify, develop, and implement product improvements through use of SMS Technical Services and customer approval.
  • Coordinates strip and advise within two-week window.
  • Prepares and submits strip reports to customers.
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvement ideas for continual improvement by utilizing latest industry standards and techniques.
  • Schedules repairs based on scope of work, lead time, and priority. Also, schedules quotations and work orders based off of due dates and lead times.
  • Monitors job progress to ensure run times are being met.
  • Coordinates equipment repairs with Production Manager.
  • Determine and schedule resources needed (i.e. equipment, manpower, tools, work hours, etc.)
  • Schedule, coordinate, and lead 5S events.
  • Ensures customer requested ship dates are consistently met by scheduling work through all departments.

What You’ll Need

  • Manufacturing or Process Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical engineering also considered
  • 3-4 years relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance
  • Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies
  • Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.

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.

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