Metallurgist

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. in Pelham, Alabama, seeks a Metallurgical Engineering specialist to certify material lots and validate test results (tensile, hardness, Charpy) against ASTM/ASME/ISO standards.

You will process certificate data, maintain the Lab Information Management System (LIMS), support ISO audits, and ensure accurate data and clear communication. A BS in Metallurgical Engineering is preferred, and experience with CNC equipment, ERP systems, and QA in steel production is valued.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, data accuracy, documentation, and communication are essential.
• Clear verbal and written communication in all interactions with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data entry is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate standards and specifications and promptly respond to inquiries.
• Process incoming raw material certificate data.
• Verify accuracy and completion of tensile, hardness, and Charpy test results and related information.
• Identify, alert, and resolve incorrect or missing report data.
• Maintain the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

BS in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

ERP systems

CNC equipment

QA processes

Job description

Overview

Certify product lots to industry standards (ASTM, ASME, ISO, etc.) and customer specification based on test results and applicable processing parameters.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate standards and specifications and promptly respond to inquiries.
• Process incoming raw material certificate data.
• Verify accuracy and completion of internal and external tensile, hardness, and Charpy impact test results and other applicable information.
• Identify, alert, and resolve incorrect or missing report data.
• Assist with metallographic sample preparation and evaluation using light microscopy.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration/ verifications (as applicable) of the material testing lab\'s sample preparation and testing equipment.
• Maintain the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
• Active involvement in the company\'s ISO 90012015 and ISO/IEC 170252017 system including internal audits, required document revision and development, equipment verification/calibration, and other applicable tasks as necessary.
• Aid Operations and Quality in troubleshooting and identifying root cause(s) of material quality issues and/or test failures.
• Prior experience working in material testing lab, prior experience with CNC equipment, ERP systems, Quality Assurance, product certifications, and/or different grades or types of steel is required.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to identify, extract, and accurately enter required data from different types of material certificates.
• Clear communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• BS in Metallurgical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with implementing and/or maintaining ISO 90012015 and ISO 170252017 systems.

Qualifications

Same as responsibilities above, emphasizing data accuracy, documentation, and communication capabilities required to perform the role.

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