Metallurgist

Steelscape; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 100,152 - 143,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)

Generous rewards

Job summary

Steelscape, located in Kalama, Washington, seeks a Metallurgist to provide technical support and ensure product quality in steel manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or a related field and over 5 years of experience in the steel industry. Responsibilities include supervising lab testing, leading continuous improvement projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and a 401(k), is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metals manufacturing, fabrication, or analysis.
• Previous experience in the steel industry is preferred.
• Continuous improvement project leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical support for purchase and evaluation of steel strip.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with internal specifications.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Proficiency with Excel

Statistical process control

Effective cross-functional collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to review and interpret technical data

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Metallurgist provides technical support for products and manufacturing processes, prepares metallurgical reports, approves the quality of products produced, develops supplier specifications, and ensures compliance with customer, company, and industry standards. This role contributes to product development efforts, leads continuous improvement projects, and performs root‑cause and corrective actions for product failures. The Metallurgist collaborates with Quality Systems, Technical Services, Operations, Product Development, and Sales personnel.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical support for purchase and evaluation of steel strip, including vendor evaluation, qualification, claim investigation, process failure analysis, and supplier interface for continuous improvement.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with internal, customer, and industry specifications.
• Supervise and provide metallurgical support for lab testing and coordinate third‑party tests as needed.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain quality management systems, procedures, and equipment to meet customer specifications and company quality requirements.
• Support customer claims and concerns by providing metallurgical expertise.
• Use statistical process control, analyze processing parameters and product test results to assess and improve production capabilities and product tolerances.

Key Measures

• Metal Vendor Management: Specification review to trial in less than 45 days; vendor claims submitted within 45 days.
• Technical Review of Orders: Orders reviewed in less than 24 hours.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions: Completed within 30 days; supports claims reduction and prime yield improvements.

Authority & Decision Making

• Review and approve/reject sales order entries.
• Determine if products meet customer or industry specifications.
• Authorize acquisition of lab supplies and equipment.

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in metals manufacturing, fabrication, or analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel and/or process control software.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in the steel industry
• Continuous improvement project leadership experience.
• SAP experience.
• Results‑oriented with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and industry engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Ability to review and interpret technical data.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Salary Range

This position’s estimated annual base salary is $100,152.00 – $143,300.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for a 401(k) savings plan, healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), and other generous rewards.

EEO Employer

BlueScope is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected class.