Product Metallurgist - Automotive - Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Aluminum Dynamics LLC., is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Product Metallurgist for Automotive products division of our state-of-the-art Aluminum Rolling Mill, located in the Golden Triangle Region of Mississippi. The incumbent to this position will become the metallurgical subject matter expert in Automotive sheet product lines. The Product Metallurgist will interact with departmental process and product engineers to identify opportunities to meet customer requirements with improved product performance and capability. Key responsibilities will include new product development in accordance with Auto OEMs specifications, identifying technical opportunities for improvement, planning, overseeing and assessing production trials, customer interactions, reporting and communicating findings to improve quality and production. Beyond technical expertise, the incumbent must demonstrate a strong customer-centric approach. This includes having a pleasant demeanor, being approachable, and displaying genuine interest in resolving customer issues effectively.

· Work with Auto customers and Departmental Metallurgists to ensure Auto product specifications are met while optimizing production processes for new products

· Lead New Product Launches and qualification trials from initial contract award to final quality documentation completion including development & refinement of operating procedures, manufacturing flowpath management and qualifications for mill

· Apply metallurgical principles to assess new products and requirements for performance, improve productivity & quality, approve equipment performance and vendor guarantee

· Identify and implement Auto product improvement opportunities for production advancements based on customer needs and feedback

· Work with Auto customers to provide solutions to the requirements, implement corrective action procedures, track new product or part trials at Customers’ site

· Lead cross-functional teams across the plant to analyze the rolled product to identify surface & metallurgical criteria and support root cause discovery and elimination with data driven and structured problem solving methods

· Contribute to product & process knowledge management system by sharing expertise and data in Auto Sheet Metallurgy, Products & Processes, provide feedback to mill and report the analysis and solutions back to the customer with key results and improvements

· Work with Auto customers, Melt Shop, Rolling and Finishing metallurgists and process engineers on cost savings and quality initiatives

· Provide internal trainings on Metallurgical Testing & Characterization of Auto sheet, and contribute to best-practices and knowledge management

· Support all ISO/TS, IATF, APQP, PFME, etc. requirements.

· B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering

· 5+ years of experience in Automotive aluminum sheet production

· Product development experience based on customer requirements

· Thorough knowledge of Auto industry material standards – SAE, ASTM, ISO, etc.

· Proficiency in: Office programs, and statistical data analysis tools

· Working knowledge of Quality Systems IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.

· Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement for business impact and innovation

· Agile project implementation, good communication skills, and experience in matrix organization

· Strong leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills

Steel Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer.