Lead Quality Engineer

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Burns Harbor, IN is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to guide daily quality activities, including inspection, testing, and ensuring quality system compliance across steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling, or plate operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply metallurgical knowledge to drive product development and defect reduction, assist customers, and support corrective actions, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science or equivalent working experience
• Twelve (12) years’ previous experience in an industrial or related environment
• Working knowledge of metallurgical principles and steel defect origins
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Provide technical solutions and material selection recommendations for internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capability
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results and improve quality metrics
• Possess the ability to lead effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills
• Utilize metallurgical expertise to lead product development, process optimization improvements, and defect reduction initiatives through data analysis, problem solving, and knowledge of customer operations and markets
• Aids field sales personnel in the resolution of any major quality issues and all other duties/responsibilities may be required
• Regularly communicates customer problems to management and the workforce
• Maintaining quality design systems and training customer account representatives on order requirements and setup
• Assists in the development of corrective actions
• Reviews the mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Burns Harbor, INCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Lead Quality Engineer at our Burns Harbor operation. The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for guiding and supporting daily quality activities, including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reducing waste/non-conforming material, and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making, hot rolling, cold rolling, or plate operations, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.Summary of Responsibilities:Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standardsWork closely within multifunctional teams to drive results and improve quality metricsPossess the ability to lead effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skillsUtilize metallurgical expertise to lead product development, process optimization improvements, and defect reduction initiatives through data analysis, problem solving, and knowledge of customer operations and marketsProvide technical expertise to solve internal and external customer issuesAids field sales personnel in the resolution of any major quality issues and all other duties/responsibilities may be requiredRegularly communicates customer problems to management and the workforceMaintaining quality design systems and training customer account representatives on order requirements and setupAssists in the development of corrective actionsReviews the mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activitiesOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science or equivalent working experienceTwelve (12) years’ previous experience in an industrial or related environmentWorking knowledge of metallurgical principles and steel defect originsGood verbal and written communication skillsFamiliar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)Provide technical solutions and material selection recommendations for internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capabilityInterpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications :Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling or plate operationsDemonstrated success in defining and resolving problemsStrong analytical skillsRelocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.