Lead Quality Engineer - Cleveland Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Engineer at our Burns Harbor operation.  The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including order setup, inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reduction of waste/non-conforming material, and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards. 
• As part of the Quality Team works closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical resources to drive results and improvement in the quality metrics.
• Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills.
• Provide metallurgical and technical support for product and process improvement through data analysis, problem-solving, expertise in area of responsibility, metallurgical and mechanical concepts, and knowledge of customer operations and markets.
• Provide technical solutions and material selection recommendations for internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capability.
• Reviews internal/customer specifications/requirements and develops and implements the product chemistry and manufacturing recipes necessary to satisfy those requirements.
• Aids field sales personnel in the resolution of any major quality issues and all other duties/responsibilities as may be required.
• Regularly communicates customer problems to management and the workforce.
• Assists in the development of corrective actions.
• Reviews the mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science or equivalent working experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of steel products.
• Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.
• Strong analytical skills.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

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!.