Quality Assurance Engineer I

United States Steel Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Metallographer at our Gary Works facility. The role focuses on defect analysis and quality control of steel products, utilizing SEM and optical microscopes, and performing hardness testing, with responsibility for technical reporting.

Candidates should have a metallurgy or engineering background, two years in steel manufacturing, and familiarity with quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology or Metallurgy preferred.
• Two years experience in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Lab experience is a plus.
• SEM experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality system requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal and external samples for defect analysis using lab equipment.
• Perform defect analysis using scanning electron and optical microscopes.
• Write and distribute technical defect-analysis reports.
• Perform grain and Vickers hardness testing on steel grades as required.
• Carry out carbide testing as needed by customers.
• Provide technical and quality support to the production facilities.
• Apply problem solving and continuous improvement skills.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Metallurgy

Tools

SEM experience

Optical microscope

Vickers hardness testing

Carbide testing

Laboratory equipment

Job description

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Metallographer at our Gary Works facility.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing both internal and external customer samples for defect analysis. The preparing of this work includes but is not limited to use of laboratory equipment such as shears, vertical and horizontal saws, sample mounting equipment and sample polishing equipment.
• Perform defect analysis using microscopes both scanning electron and optical.
• Complete technical reports will be written and distributed to the appropriate parties.
• Perform grain and Vickers hardness testing on certain grades of steel as required by the customer.
• Responsible for performing carbide testing.
• Provide the producing facilities with technical and quality support.
• Apply educational/technical experiences and utilize problem solving and continuous improvement skills.

Requirements:

• Education background in Engineering, Technology or Metallurgy. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years experience in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Lab experience a plus.
• Scanning Electron Microscope experience, a plus.
• Skills in developing collaborative relationships to achieve results, analysis, continuous improvement, and verbal and written technical communication.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality system requirements is a plus.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere1s World1s Most Ethical Companies AE 2022, 7923, 7924
• Disability: IN 9s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, 7922, 7923, 7924
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation51s Equality 100 Award 2020, 7921, 7922, 7923-24, 7925
• Military Times A9 Best for Vets: Employers 2023, 7924

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel A0s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company A0s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel\'s privacy practices.)