Metallurgical Engineer III

United States Steel Corporation; Gary (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to support a customer territory by improving quality performance and resolving technical issues. The role collaborates with mill teams, Manufacturing, Plant QA, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive continuous improvement and positive customer experiences, with remote work capability and regular travel.

This mid-career position reports to the Industry Manager and requires strong communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field; Materials Science or Metallurgy preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience with flat rolled products in a mill quality or operating function, or five years with outside processing or final customer use of flat rolled products.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects using PDCA and DMAIC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Improve customer quality performance at assigned locations and develop satisfaction initiatives.
• Investigate rejected material and resolve issues with customers and mill personnel.
• Communicate problems clearly to mill teams and establish containment actions for quality concerns.
• Document results, monitor performance, and report to commercial teams; act as the Voice of the Customer.

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

United States Steel Corporation has an immediate opening for a Metallurgical Engineer within its Packaging organization. This role supports an assigned customer territory and is responsible for improving customer quality performance, resolving technical issues, and strengthening customer satisfaction.

The Metallurgical Engineer will work closely with mill teams, customers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Plant Quality Assurance, Operations, and Commercial teams to solve problems, support continuous improvement, and implement initiatives that create a positive customer experience. This position reports to the Industry Manager and requires a mid-career professional who can work remotely with minimal direct supervision. Regular overnight travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Quality and Technical Support

• Improve quality performance at assigned customer locations and develop customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Investigate rejected material at customer sites and partner with customers and mill personnel to resolve issues.
• Accurately communicate problems to mill teams and establish appropriate containment actions for product quality concerns.
• Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and provide timely feedback to customers.

Continuous Improvement and Product Knowledge

• Contribute to continuous improvement in product quality and customer performance.
• Apply knowledge of mill product quality standards, capabilities, and limitations.
• Communicate and support new technical developments for customers and market needs.
• Review and approve customer specifications and requirements.
• Ensure customer requirements are accurately entered into mill orders.

Reporting, Communication, and Collaboration

• Document results in the claim system and report competitive activities within the assigned area.
• Monitor mill and processor quality performance at assigned customer and processor locations.
• Provide written reports following plant visits, including issues addressed and direct customer feedback.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams on customer issues and growth opportunities.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer when reporting mill performance issues and customer plant developments.

Customer Representation

• Serve as the representative of U. S. Steel in all customer interactions. Because this role may be the primary U. S. Steel contact for many customer plant employees, a high level of professionalism, accountability, and esprit de corps is required.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field; Materials Science or Metallurgy is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three years of experience with flat rolled products in a mill quality or operating function, or five years of experience with outside processing or final customer use of flat rolled products (packaging industry direct).
• Experience leading cross-functional projects using PDCA and DMAIC methodologies is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Broad technical knowledge of steel mill processes.
• Understanding of packaging industry-specific processing and customer expectations related to part functionality, coatings, and steel performance for tin mill product applications.
• Familiarity with ASTM and relevant industry standards.
• Knowledge of mill product quality standards, capabilities, and limitations.

Skills and Work Style

• Ability to solve complex problems without precedent, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and cost avoidance.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver persuasive and credible presentations at all levels of the organization.
• Tenacity, people skills, and the ability to lead change toward an effective work environment.
• Ability to work remotely with limited direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in normal office and plant environments.
• Requires up to 50% travel to North American customer locations and steelmaking facilities.
• Because U. S. Steel facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, this position may require extended hours, weekend work, and/or holiday work.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)