Material Testing and Certification Analyst

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is looking for a qualified candidate to work in their material testing lab in Pelham, Alabama. The role includes certifying product lots to industry standards and ensuring compliance with customer specifications based on test results.

Responsibilities include evaluating standards, processing incoming material certificate data, and maintaining LIMS. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality assurance and attention to detail, and a BS in Metallurgical Engineering is preferred. Join us in contributing to ISO compliance and maintaining high product quality.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a material testing lab is required.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to accurately enter data from material certificates.

Responsibilities

• Certify product lots to industry standards based on test results.
• Evaluate standards and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assist with metallographic sample preparation.

Skills

Material Testing

CNC Equipment

Quality Assurance

Microsoft Office

Clear Communication

Education

BS in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Vulcan Steel Products

Certify product lots to industry standards (ASTM, ASME, ISO, etc.) and customer specification based on test results and applicable processing parameters.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate standards and specifications and promptly respond to inquiries.
• Process incoming raw material certificate data.
• Verify accuracy and completion of internal and external tensile, hardness, and Charpy impact test results and other applicable information.
• Identify, alert, and resolve incorrect or missing report data.
• Assist with metallographic sample preparation and evaluation using light microscopy.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration/verification (as applicable) of the material testing lab's sample preparation and testing equipment.
• Maintain the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
• Active involvement in the company's ISO 90012015 and ISO/IEC 170252017 system including internal audits, required document revision and development, equipment verification/calibration, and other applicable tasks as necessary.
• Aid Operations and Quality in troubleshooting and identifying root cause(s) of material quality issues and/or test failures.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a material testing lab, with CNC equipment, ERP systems, Quality Assurance, product certifications, and/or different grades or types of steel is required.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to identify, extract, and accurately enter required data from different types of material certificates.
• Clear communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• BS in Metallurgical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with implementing and/or maintaining ISO 90012015 and ISO 170252017 systems.

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