Quality Engineer: Steel Production & Process Improvement

AK Steel Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer at our Cleveland Works facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The role collaborates with operations, engineering, maintenance, laboratories, and other technical teams to resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure products meet customer specifications and internal requirements.

The ideal candidate has a background in metallurgy/material science, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or related field.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn manufacturing and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by complying with standards, identifying risks, and participating in improvement initiatives.
• Investigate product and process quality concerns, reduce defects and nonconforming material, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze manufacturing, inspection, and testing data to verify product conformance to customer requirements and to evaluate process capability.
• Provide technical support to operations, inspectors, laboratories, and internal or external customers.
• Lead trials and improvement projects focused on product development, process optimization, quality, yield, productivity, and cost.
• Maintain quality procedures, technical documentation, and process controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer at our Cleveland Works facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The role collaborates with operations, engineering, maintenance, laboratories, and other technical teams to resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure products meet customer specifications and internal requirements.

The ideal candidate has a background in metallurgy/material science, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to