Head of Product Engineering– Steel Manufacturing

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Car Allowance

401k

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading firm in building materials seeks a Field Applications Engineer to join the North America team. This role involves serving as the primary technical contact for tundish and ingot casting applications, conducting technical trials, and developing documentation to support field applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3–7 years of experience in steelmaking or casting. The position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 – $170,000 per year and requires frequent travel across North America and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline is required.
• 3–7 years of experience in steelmaking or casting applications preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for tundish and ingot-related applications.
• Conduct on-site technical trials and performance reviews.
• Develop technical documentation and support field applications.

Skills

Steelmaking processes

Problem-solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Ceramics Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD or modeling tools

Job description

About us

Our client is a global leader in the building materials space!

Why join us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Car Allowance
• 401k
• and more!

Job Details

We are seeking a Field Applications Engineer with expertise in tundish and ingot casting applications to join our North America team. The position carries a salary of $140,000 – $170,000 per year and requires frequent travel to customer sites across North America and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for tundish and ingot-related applications, supporting customers with troubleshooting, optimization, and solution design.
• Conduct on-site technical trials, performance reviews, and product demonstrations to validate solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales, R&D, operations, and global product teams to introduce new technologies and transfer innovations to plant-level operations.
• Provide technical training and presentations to sales teams, field service, and customers to strengthen tundish and ingot product knowledge.
• Collect and analyze process and performance data, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor competitor technologies, customer feedback, and market trends to guide future product development.
• Develop technical documentation including procedures, process maps, and reports to support field applications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Ceramics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in steelmaking, refractory, or casting applications (tundish or ingot experience preferred).
• Strong technical foundation in steelmaking processes with the ability to apply solutions in a production environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or modeling tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

What You’ll Gain

• A hands‑on, customer‑facing role where your technical expertise directly impacts steelmaking operations.
• The opportunity to shape and influence future tundish and ingot technologies through field applications.
• A collaborative environment with global experts in metallurgy, product development, and operations.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth in a specialized engineering field.

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