Metallurgist

Steel Dynamics; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics in Columbus, Mississippi is looking for a Metallurgist to enhance product robustness and manage quality issues. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively, driving continuous improvement in steel production.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Metallurgy or related field, with strong communication skills and knowledge of production standards. A passion for team dynamics and data analysis is vital for success.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a positive outlook and ability to work as a team player.
• Proficiency in data analysis and management skills, including SQL, Access, and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steel production, product specs, testing procedures, and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to improve product robustness and conversion costs.
• Drive root cause investigation of quality issues and implement improvements.
• Maintain quality systems and support technical exchanges and mill tours.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Metallurgist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Development, Mill Personnel and Tech Service Resources in improving product robustness as well as conversion costs through continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with Technical Reps and Sales to resolve customer claims and corrective actions
• Collaborate with other department Metallurgists as it relates to product development through the mill
• Execute all product trials in collaboration with Product Metallurgist, Engineers and Supervisors
• Drive root cause investigation of internal/external quality issues, report findings, initiate improvement measures.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving customer inquiries/orders for product capabilities associated with operational units if assigned to an operations unit
• Assist Metallurgists with daily product disposition if assigned to an operations unitAssist Metallurgist to set line parameters to meet customer specifications
• Maintain all quality systems (CBS, QCBD, CAR, MOC)
• Support customer visits, mill tours, technical exchanges, and affiliated industry organizations

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Proven leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point,
• Strong work ethic – Positive outlook- Team Player
• Strong orientation for continuous improvement and innovation

Preferred

• 5 years of experience in steel production and/or applications
• Data analysis & management skills (SQL, Access, Excel, SPC, MiniTab,)
• Knowledge of ISO and other applicable standards, such as IATF, API
• Demonstrated knowledge of steel or iron production, product specs, testing procedures, properties, customers, and applications

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