Primary Metallurgical QA Engineer I - Metallus Inc.

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Relocation may be offered for this position.

Purpose

This position exists to provide expert level metallurgical knowledge to direct the technical aspects of primary steelmaking of bar products and piercing mill billets.  In this position the Met QA Engineer has technical oversight for metallurgical testing and product surface quality.  This position is responsible to conduct high levels of process analysis and continuous improvement project work in the manufacturing areas of concern.  Additionally, this position exists to provide technical and metallurgical representation during both internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to develop all steelmaking processes that satisfy the metallurgical requirements of our customers, example, chemistry control, mechanical properties, segregation, cleanness etc.
• Responsible to document said manufacturing processes as Metallus business standards and perform associate training, conduct regular reviews to confirm that the process is working as planned and make any necessary changes.
• Responsible to chair surface quality team meetings and report out to plant management on areas of concern and continuous improvement progress.
• Provide technical support for both internal and external audits and participate in new business development opportunities.
• Manage and/or conduct Lean 6-Sigma cost savings and continuous improvement .projects.
• Perform data analysis using statistical techniques to advance quality improvement, manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and on time delivery. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Metallurgy / Materials Science with no experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Metallurgy / Materials Science with experience in primary steelmaking or a fundamental knowledge of melting, refining, casting and rolling preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.