Materials & Compliance Specialist — Steel Standards

Norfolk-Iron-; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Job summary

Norfolk-Iron- is seeking a Materials & Compliance Specialist to act as the subject matter expert for material compliance, testing requirements, regulatory certifications, and steel industry standards. You will support internal laboratories, sales teams, suppliers, and customers with technical and compliance inquiries.

The role collaborates with operations, quality, purchasing, and customers to validate material chemistry, mechanical properties, and certification data, while coordinating testing

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing and material certification practices.
• Knowledge of ASTM, AISI, and related industry standards.
• Ability to interpret Mill Test Reports, laboratory test data, and material specifications.
• Understanding of chemical and mechanical testing methods.
• Familiarity with domestic sourcing requirements and trade compliance programs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review chemical and mechanical test data to ensure compliance with customer specifications and standards.
• Investigate and resolve material compliance concerns, including data gaps and traceability issues.
• Verify and interpret Mill Test Reports (MTRs) and Certificates of Compliance (CoCs).
• Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, mills, and internal teams.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource for standards and testing protocols.
• Provide guidance to sales, operations, and customers on certification documentation.

Skills

Steel manufacturing

ASTM standards

MTR interpretation

Compliance troubleshooting

Excel/data analysis

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Norfolk-Iron- is seeking a Materials & Compliance Specialist to act as the subject matter expert for material compliance, testing requirements, regulatory certifications, and steel industry standards. You will support internal laboratories, sales teams, suppliers, and customers with technical and compliance inquiries.

The role collaborates with operations, quality, purchasing, and customers to validate material chemistry, mechanical properties, and certification data, while coordinating testing