Product Metallurgist

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement plans with

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Paid parental leave

And more

Job summary

Nucor Steel Brandenburg is seeking qualified applicants for the Product Metallurgist position. The role emphasizes safety, technical order-entry accuracy, and collaboration with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth production feedback.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science and can communicate complex technical information to stakeholders. This is a US-based opportunity with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Experience reading and responding to industry/customer specifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety is the top priority; demonstrate ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Ensure order entry is correct from a technical perspective.
• Understand and maintain systems and standards for order entry.
• Provide technical support to customers and commercial teammates from inquiry to production to product feedback.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent

Job description

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

NucorSteelBrandenburgis seeking qualified applications for the posting ofProductMetallurgist. Principal duties include, but are not limited to:

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 standardsat all times.

Ensuring order entry is correct from a technical aspect.

Understanding and maintaining systemand standardsfor order entry.

Providing technical support to customers and commercial teammates from inquiry to production to product feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent technical/engineering related steel production experience

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.Nucor Steel-Brandenburgwill not sponsor the need for a visa now or in thefutur). Due to federal security requirements applicable to this role, only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading and responding to industry and customer specifications

Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical peers.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace