Metallurgist

Cindavi; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Competitive start pay

Opportunities for upward growth

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing company is seeking an entry-level Metallurgist to join their innovative facility in Indiana. This position involves collaborating with engineers to optimize product performance and ensure quality standards are met in hot and cold rolling processes. Responsibilities include reviewing mill capabilities, analyzing rolled products, and developing best practices to improve production efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or a related field, with preferred knowledge of quality systems and direct milling experience. Opportunities for relocation and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering or metallurgical field.
• Strong analytical skills to identify surface and metallurgical issues.
• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO, IATF is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve mill capabilities to meet specifications.
• Collaborate on rolling line parameters for quality and safety.
• Mentor young technical team members on rolling practices.
• Analyze rolled products to identify metallurgical criteria and support root cause analysis for customer returns.
• Develop and implement best rolling practices to improve production efficiency, monitor scrap rates, and reduce rework.
• Mentor and train technical team members on rolling practices and audits.

Skills

Metallurgical expertise

Collaboration with engineers

Data-driven problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Shape the future of steel production as a Metallurgist in our cutting-edge facility, where your expertise will drive innovation, optimize processes, and set new standards for quality and performance.

We are seeking an entry level Metallurgist to join our Hot Rolling and Cold Rolling divisions at a state-of-the-art steel flat-rolled product facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

As a metallurgical subject matter expert, you will collaborate with process and product engineers to optimize product performance and meet customer requirements. This role involves setting up operational parameters for hot rolling or cold rolling lines, contributing to product trials, and maintaining product metallurgy standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Reverse Mill and Hot Finishing Mill or Cold Mill capabilities to meet metallurgical and product specifications for auto, beverage packaging, and general industry customers.
• Collaborate with Process Metallurgists to set rolling line parameters to achieve quality, safety, volume, and cost objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical leadership in coil-to-coil rolling processes during product trials, working with engineers and supervisors to ensure successful outcomes.
• Analyze rolled products to identify surface and metallurgical criteria, supporting root cause analysis for customer returns through data-driven problem-solving methods.
• Develop and implement best rolling practices to improve production efficiency, monitor scrap rates, reduce rework, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Reverse Mill and Hot Finishing Mill or Cold Rolling Metallurgy, leading product development and qualification efforts across the mill.
• Use process data and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of production issues and lead the implementation of effective solutions.
• Develop corrective action plans, execute them, and monitor outcomes to assess the effectiveness of solutions.
• Support customer visits, mill tours, and technical exchanges, providing expertise in hot or cold rolling processes.
• Mentor and train young technical team members on rolling practices and support departmental training and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO, IATF, and other applicable regulations.
• Direct experience with reverse mill, hot finishing mill, or cold mill applications.

This position will be located in Starkville, MS (home of Mississippi State University and an hour from the University of Alabama). We'd offer a full relocation package and extremely competitive start pay & opportunity for upward growth.