NSMEM Metallurgist

Nucor Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

ROA Bonus

Job summary

Nucor Steel Memphis is seeking a Metallurgist to lead quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes using statistical process control tools to drive cost reduction and process development while maintaining safety standards.

The metallurgist will review customer specifications, handle customer claims and feedback, and spearhead continuous improvements to satisfy customers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years steel making or manufacturing experience in a metallurgical/process engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement and training efforts with operations and maintenance teams.
• Use statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement, process development and cost reduction activities.
• Review customer specifications, handle customer claims and feedback, and drive process improvements to satisfy customer feedback.
• Participate in safety efforts; uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Education

BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field

Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field

Tools

Tensile testing machines

Charpy testing machines

Hardness testing machines

OE spectrometers

XRF

LECO

metallographic sample preparation

optical microscopy

SEM

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Memphis, Inc.

Location: Memphis, TN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Compensation Data Salary Range: $91,645 - $142,168

Additional Benefits: Profit Sharing and ROA Bonus

Basic Job Functions: Nucor Steel Memphis is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Metallurgist. The primary focus of this position will be, but not limited to, working closely with operations and maintenance teams leading quality improvement and training efforts; using statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement, process development and cost reduction activities; and participating in safety efforts. Additionally, the metallurgist will be responsible for reviewing customer specifications, handling customer claims and feedback, and driving process improvements to satisfy customer feedback. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years steel making or manufacturing experience in a metallurgical/process engineering roll.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field.
• Experience with Special Bar Quality / clean steel practices.
• Working knowledge of mechanical testing equipment, such as tensile testing machines, Charpy testing machines, and hardness testing machines.
• Working knowledge of analytical equipment, such as OE spectrometers, XRFs, LECOs, metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy, and SEM.
• Working knowledge of ASTM standards specifications.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Memphis