Materials Engineering Rotational Program — Start Your Steel Career

Charter Steel; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Company benefits

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing seeks a December 2026 graduate for its Materials Engineering Rotational Program. This full-time role rotates between departments to accelerate growth across the plant operations.

Ohio-based candidates will rotate in Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH, with relocation assistance and a January 2027 start. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Materials Engineering and have relevant internships or work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
• Related internship or work experience.
• High initiative for excellence, results and process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning and communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Interest in steel industry and materials field; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn plant operations and how metallurgical practices improve processes.
• Understand how process changes affect product performance.
• Collect and communicate product quality data.
• Perform root cause analysis of process-related defects.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer complaints with failure analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements via data analysis and collaboration.
• Participate in Six Sigma, Orange Belt, and problem‑solving teams.
• Support cross‑department inquiries and monitor production for issues.
• Conduct customer and internal plant tours as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Willingness to travel

Initiative for excellence

Industry interest in steel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma knowledge

Orange Belt training

Job description

Charter Manufacturing seeks a December 2026 graduate for its Materials Engineering Rotational Program. This full-time role rotates between departments to accelerate growth across the plant operations.

Ohio-based candidates will rotate in Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH, with relocation assistance and a January 2027 start. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Materials Engineering and have relevant internships or work experience.