Metallurgy Quality Engineering Intern

AK Steel Corporation; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Burns Harbor, IN offers an engineering internship in Quality Engineering focused on metallurgical testing, data analysis, and process improvement. You will work with plant leaders to gain real-world experience in a steel-producing environment.

Internship opportunities are tied to BS-level studies with potential for future full-time consideration and professional development within the company.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in BS program in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related technical degree.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by the summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly safety inspections and safety observations for the Metallurgical Department.
• Work safely and assure plant safety policies are followed.
• Manage workflow in the mechanical and chemical test lab.
• Manage test equipment calibrations.
• Create new operating efficiencies to maintain the production, testing, and shipping of steel with a leaner workforce.
• Maintain Steelmaking spectrometer lab, calibration, and on-call support.
• Responsible for data-mining investigations with metallurgical grade performance, chemistry, scrap charges, etc.
• Responsible for Metallurgical grade maintenance and development.
• Manage 3rd party testing inspection.
• Maintain tracking of Steelmaking scrap, referral, and diversions.
• Responsible for Metallurgical investigations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science/Metallurgy/Chemistry or related technical degree

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs in Burns Harbor, IN offers an engineering internship in Quality Engineering focused on metallurgical testing, data analysis, and process improvement. You will work with plant leaders to gain real-world experience in a steel-producing environment.

Internship opportunities are tied to BS-level studies with potential for future full-time consideration and professional development within the company.