Job Posting Title Metallurgical Engineer - ADL

Aluminum Dynamics, LLC.; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics in Columbus, MS, is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to support daily metallurgical and process control activities in our heavy section mill operations. You will investigate quality and process issues, monitor gauge control, surface quality, flatness and mechanical properties, and collaborate with operators and maintenance to implement improvements.

A Bachelor’s in metallurgy or related field is required, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant metallurgical field from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily metallurgical and process control activities within assigned production areas.
• Investigate and resolve quality and process issues using root cause analysis and statistical methods.
• Monitor and improve product characteristics including gauge control, surface quality, flatness, and mechanical properties.
• Assist in developing and optimizing processes, procedures, and equipment performance.
• Conduct trials, experiments, and data analysis to support product development, process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and product/process controls.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and support staff to implement sustainable solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Provide on-floor coaching and technical guidance to operations teams; support operations during off-shift hours or weekends as required in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Subsidiary

Aluminum Dynamics

Overview

Process and metallurgical support for heavy section mill products.

Responsibilities

• Support daily metallurgical and process control activities within assigned production areas
• Investigate and resolve quality and process issues using root cause analysis and statistical methods
• Monitor and improve product characteristics including gauge control, surface quality, flatness, and mechanical properties
• Assist in developing and optimizing processes, procedures, and equipment performance
• Conduct trials, experiments, and data analysis to support product development, process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and product/process controls
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and support staff to implement sustainable solutions
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations
• Provide on-floor coaching and technical guidance to operations teamsSupport operations during off-shift hours or weekends as required in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• 3+ years of related experience or relevant internship/co-op experience
• Exposure to heavy industrial or metals manufacturing environments
• Experience in aluminum flat-rolled products manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Advanced data analysis, SPC, or process modeling capabilities

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.