Quality Engineering Intern

aksteel; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Dearborn, MI offers a best-in-class internship program in the steel industry for students pursuing STEM degrees. As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will work on projects that reflect lab, safety, and metallurgical responsibilities while gaining exposure to production, testing, and quality control.

Interns participate in safety inspections, lab calibration, data analysis, and collaboration with industry leaders, with a pathway to future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry or related technical degree

Job description

Location: Dearborn, MI

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 Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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.

Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. 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.