Product Development Metallurgist

SSAB; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) with 5% employer match

10 paid holidays

Vacation

Excellent, affordable benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Opportunities for development

Friendly workplace

Job summary

SSAB is seeking a Product Development Metallurgist in Mobile, Alabama, responsible for leading product development activities for SSA and SSS products. The role involves managing trials, analyzing product performance, and collaborating across teams to ensure product quality and enhancements.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or related, with over 10 years of relevant experience and strong skills in communication and collaboration. Join SSAB for a supportive workplace offering various benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in product development.
• Understanding of equipment in chemical and physical testing laboratories.
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Management Systems/ISO-9001.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate product development activities from planning through review.
• Serve as the primary liaison for product development meetings.
• Analyze product cost, quality, and performance data.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials Science

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy or related field

Master's Degree in Metallurgy or related field (Preferred)

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office Suite

Database query tools

Job description

The Product Development Metallurgist is responsible for leading and coordinating product development activities for SSA and SSS products, serving as the central point of contact for development initiatives across the organization. This role supports the successful development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of specialty steel products by planning and managing trials, monitoring product cost and performance, and facilitating cross‑functional collaboration among operations, technical, quality, and commercial teams. The position also provides metallurgical expertise and process control guidance to support product quality, operational effectiveness, and long‑term product performance.

Main Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate product development activities for SSA and SSS products from trial planning through performance review and follow‑up actions.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for product development meetings by organizing and leading meetings, documenting discussion outcomes, publishing notes and action items, and coordinating onsite development efforts.

• Prepare and maintain product development trial documentation, including trial sheets, operating parameters, and performance results, to ensure accurate tracking and evaluation of development work.

• Analyze product cost, quality, and performance data to assess current product effectiveness and identify opportunities for product enhancements, process improvements, and cost optimization.

• Partner with operations, quality, technical, and other cross‑functional teams to support development trials, resolve metallurgical or process‑related issues, and improve product consistency and performance.

• Deliver training and technical support to SSAB personnel on metallurgy, steel processing, and process control practices as needed to strengthen technical understanding and improve operating results.

• Support a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and advancing initiatives that enhance product capability, manufacturing performance, and customer value.

• Understand and support the company’s goals and values and comply with all company, department, safety, quality, environmental, and ethics policies and procedures.

About You / Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Metallurgy, Materials or related field

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

• Understanding of the theoretical and mechanical aspects of equipment in chemical and physical testing laboratories

• Thorough knowledge of Quality Management Systems/ISO-9001 and SSAB’s established controls to produce branded products

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft proficiency, database query tools, and AI tools

• Organizational and time management skills

• Very good communication, collaboration, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Master’s Degree or higher in Metallurgy, Materials or related field

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in Minitab and MS Excel Visual Basic for Applications

• Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma Green Belt or similar) training and experience

OurOffer

SSAB offersawiderangeofbenefitstoourteammembers:

• Bonuses
• 401(k)with5%employermatch
• 10paidholidays
• Vacation
• Excellent,affordablebenefits
• Tuitionreimbursement
• Profitsharing
• Opportunitiesfordevelopment
• Friendlyandwelcomingworkplace

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