Quality Assurance Engineer | Steel

Michael Page; Calumet Township (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with ~6% company match

PTO starting at 2 weeks

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer based in Calumet Township, Indiana to support quality efforts in a leading steel manufacturing company. This role involves ensuring products meet specifications, analyzing data for quality improvements, and conducting audits.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, hands-on experience in manufacturing, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between $70K-$100K, full benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal standards.
• Provide metallurgical and technical support across production.
• Analyze process and product data for improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct daily floor audits for operational compliance.
• Drive process efficiency and product quality improvements.

Skills

Metallurgical Engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer in the steel and heavy industrial sector, serving critical markets such as automotive, construction, and packaging. They are currently making significant investments in one of their largest facilities—expanding operations, adding new production capabilities, and continuing to strengthen their quality and engineering teams.

Description

• Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards.
• Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production.
• Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedures.
• Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings.
• Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, production‑driven setting.

Job Offer

• Salary typically between $70K-$100K depending on experience.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k with ~6% company match.
• PTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 3 weeks.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.