Quality Engineering Intern

Cleveland-Cliffs; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs offers an engineering internship in Coatesville, PA, focusing on quality engineering and metallurgical testing. Interns collaborate with plant leadership to develop solutions for production, testing, and safety.

The program emphasizes skill-building, safety training, and potential for future full-time opportunities. As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will participate in lab work, data analysis, and process improvements across metallurgical operations while preparing for a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in BS program in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly safety inspections and observations for Metallurgical Department.
• Work safely and follow plant safety policies.
• Manage workflow in the mechanical and chemical test lab.
• Manage test equipment calibrations.
• Create operating efficiencies for production, testing, and shipping with lean operations.
• Maintain Steelmaking spectrometer lab, calibration, and on-call support.
• Data-mining investigations on metallurgical performance, chemistry, scrap charges, etc.
• Metallurgical grade maintenance and development.
• Manage 3rd party testing inspections.
• Track Steelmaking scrap, referrals, and diversions.
• Conduct metallurgical investigations.

Skills

Safety inspections

Lab data mining

Lab calibration

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry

Sophomore year completion by Summer 2027

Job description

Location: Coatesville, PA

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co‑op opportunities. Working beside industry‑leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co‑ops will create meaningful solutions to real‑world problems. As an intern/co‑op with Cleveland‑Cliffs, you will build life‑long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full‑time employment.

As a Quality Engineering Intern at Cleveland‑Cliffs, the projects assigned will vary based on the intern’s education level and plant location but will generally reflect the duties outlined below.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Complete monthly safety inspections and safety observations for the Metallurgical Department.
• Work safely and assure plant safety policies are followed.
• Manage workflow in the mechanical and chemical test lab.
• Manage test equipment calibrations.
• Create new operating efficiencies to maintain the production, testing, and shipping of steel with a leaner workforce.
• Maintain Steelmaking spectrometer lab, calibration, and on‑call support.
• Responsible for data‑mining investigations with metallurgical grade performance, chemistry, scrap charges, etc.
• Responsible for Metallurgical grade maintenance and development.
• Manage 3rd party testing inspection.
• Maintain tracking of Steelmaking scrap, referral, and diversions.
• Responsible for Metallurgical investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in the field of Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or other related technical degree
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Cleveland‑Cliffs is a leading North America‑based steel producer with focus on value‑added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.