NTP Decatur - Quality Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Tubular Products – Decatur is seeking a Quality Engineer to own the site’s Quality Management System and drive quality initiatives. This on-site, full-time role serves as the technical representative on ASTM product specifications and ISO 9001 requirements, leading audits, investigations, and corrective actions across operations and suppliers.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration to ensure product and process capability, and building a strong quality culture within the

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, materials science, related field or equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement.
• Strong analytical and process/product investigation skills.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work unscheduled overtime.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and/or other Nucor facilities as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States both now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
• Preferred: CQE certification, knowledge of ASTM/CSA standards, manufacturing quality experience, mechanical testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own the site’s Quality Management System and drive quality initiatives.
• Serve as technical representative on ASTM product specifications and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, claims investigations, and corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, commercial, customers and suppliers to ensure product and process capability.
• Lead building and sustaining a strong quality culture and work cross-functionally with tubular group teams.

Skills

Analytical & investigative skills

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division: Nucor Tubular Products - South

Location: Decatur, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Tubular Products – Decatur is seeking a Quality Engineer to own the site’s Quality Management System and drive quality initiatives. This is a full-time on-site position. This role serves as the technical representative on ASTM product specifications and ISO 9001 requirements, leading internal and external audits, claims investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions, and partnering with operations, commercial, customers and suppliers to ensure product and process capability. The Quality Engineer will lead building and sustaining a strong quality culture and work cross-functionally with teams throughout the tubular group.

We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

• Competitive compensation and bonuses.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time teammates. Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Opportunity for growth.

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:

• Four-year degree in engineering, materials science, related field or equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement.
• Strong analytical and process/product investigation skills
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work unscheduled overtime
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and/or other Nucor facilities as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the United States both now and in the future without employer sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification
• Knowledge of ASTM, CSA, and other industry standards
• Experience in quality in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in mechanical testing, especially Metallography, Charpy Impact and YTE

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace