Lead Quality Engineer – Steel Manufacturing

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

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.