Quality Eng Intern: Metallurgy & Process Improvement

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Intern extravaganza

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. invites students for a Quality Intern position at the Sinton Flat Roll Division in Sinton, TX, available Summer 2027. The role offers hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of quality assurance, including metallurgical testing, strip inspections, root-cause analysis, and active participation in audits with engineers.

Interns will engage in technical lab work and vendor interactions. Interns will gain experience in quality documentation, problem solving, and continuous

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial, or Quality Engineering.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain quality programs aligned with steel industry standards.
• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and maintaining quality documents (PFMEAs, Control Plans, audit records).
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits; document findings and corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis with team members and develop corrective actions.
• Conduct sample testing on coils: width, gauge, hardness, adhesion, coating thickness, tensile properties.
• Support metallurgical and material property testing: chemical coatings, zinc weights, spectrometer testing.
• Assist with review of non-conforming material and support disposition processes.
• Gain exposure to outside processing order reviews, vendor agreements, and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to strip inspection activities, data collection, and reporting of results.
• Participate in special projects to enhance system efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Quality Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. invites students for a Quality Intern position at the Sinton Flat Roll Division in Sinton, TX, available Summer 2027. The role offers hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of quality assurance, including metallurgical testing, strip inspections, root-cause analysis, and active participation in audits with engineers.

Interns will engage in technical lab work and vendor interactions. Interns will gain experience in quality documentation, problem solving, and continuous