Nucor Corporation

Senior Industrial Designer

Nucor Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Waterloo • South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AssemblyRay

About the role

  • Design Industrial Steel Products for the Metal Buildings and related markets using user-centered principles, integrating ergonomics, intuitive usability, and machine-assisted human handling.
  • Incorporate modularity, functionality, and customer requirements into design workflows.
  • Ensure ease of assembly, packing, loading, and unloading while prioritizing safety and aesthetics throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Utilize 3D design software such as SolidWorks and Rhino, along with visualization tools including KeyShot, V-Ray, or Lumion to create high-quality photorealistic renderings and models.
  • Model complex components and assemblies using SolidWorks or equivalent software, optimized for 3D printing applications.
  • Apply foundational knowledge of steel fabrication processes, material properties, and structural systems to support design and engineering decisions.
  • Develop and evaluate prototypes or mock-ups to assess performance, durability, and usability under real-world conditions.
  • Communicate and present technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and engagement.

Requirements

  • Experienced Industrial Designer, with at least 1-3 years focused on heavy manufacturing, metal industry.
  • Design Portfolio demonstrating concept to manufacturing / Design for Manufacturing.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial design/ Human Factors or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience designing products with Metal/ Steel / Sheet Metal experience
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 and more

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
3D designSolidWorksRhinoKeyShotV-RayLumionsteel fabricationmaterial propertiesstructural systemsprototyping
Soft skills
user-centered designcommunicationpresentationcollaborationproblem-solvingcreativityattention to detailcustomer-focusedengagementclarity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial DesignMaster’s degree in Industrial DesignHuman Factors certification