Metallurgist

Steel-Dynamic; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics is seeking a Finishing Mill Metallurgist to review inquiries, guide mill capability, and ensure quality across finishing operations in its Columbus, Mississippi area. The role interfaces with customers, sales, and technical resources to optimize metallurgical performance and product disposition.

The successful candidate will leverage a BS in Metallurgy or related field, 5+ years in steel production/applications, and proven leadership to drive continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities required.
• Proven leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and multitasking.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data search/analysis tools.
• Strong work ethic, positive outlook, and team player mindset.
• Self-motivated with orientation for continuous improvement and innovation.
• 5 years of experience in steel production and/or applications.
• Knowledge of ISO and standards such as TS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rolling, product specs, testing procedures, properties, customers, applications.
• Product development experience with cold rolled and coated products.

Responsibilities

• Review, comment, and approve product inquiries and orders for Finishing Mill capability, parameters, and quality.
• Interface with customers, sales, and other technical resources for mill capability, mill parameters, quality, and metallurgical concerns.
• Create and update mill process control instructions as well as quality work
• Communicate changes to Finishing Mill Units process control or quality work instructions to mill operations.
• Evaluate current production against quality parameters to determine product disposition.
• Drive root cause investigation of internal/external quality issues, report findings, initiate improvement measures.
• Interpret and communicate Department issues to customers and other internal teams.
• Actively participate in team problem solving activities related to improving quality metrics, Finishing Mill capabilities, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Services group in developing new products or modifying existing products to meet customer needs or changing market.
• Support customer visits, mill tours, technical exchanges, and affiliated industry organizations.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Mill Personnel and Tech Service Resources in improving product robustness as well as conversion costs.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Metallurgy

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Finishing Mill Metallurgist

Responsibilities

• Review, comment, and approve product inquiries and orders for Finishing Mill capability, parameters, and quality.
• Interface with customers, sales, and other technical resources for mill capability, mill parameters, quality, and metallurgical concerns.
• Create and update mill process control instructions as well as quality work
• Communicate changes to Finishing Mill Units process control or quality work instructions to mill operations.
• Evaluate current production against quality parameters to determine product disposition.
• Drive root cause investigation of internal/external quality issues, report findings, initiate improvement measures.
• Interpret and communicate Department issues to customers and other internal Interpret and communicate customer issues to mill personnel and other internal organizations.
• Actively participate in team problem solving activities related to improving quality metrics, Finishing Mill capabilities, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Services group in developing new products or modifying existing products to meet customer needs or changing market.
• Support customer visits, mill tours, technical exchanges, and affiliated industry organizations.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Mill Personnel and Tech Service Resources in improving product robustness as well as conversion costs.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Excellent Problem-Solving capabilities required
• Proven leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills
• Capable of prioritizing and multitasking
• Ability to work independently with little or no
• Proficiency in: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and other data search and analysis tools
• Strong work Positive outlook. Team Player
• Self-motivated with strong orientation for continuous improvement and innovation.
• 5 years of experience in steel production and/or applications

• Knowledge of ISO and other applicable standards, such as TS
• Demonstrated knowledge of rolling, product specs, testing procedures, properties, customers, applications
• Product development experience with cold rolled and coated products

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