Quality Engineering Intern - Metals QA & Testing

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Housing Free of Cost

401(k) & Company Match

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Intern Extravaganza

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a hands-on Quality Intern position at the Sinton Flat Roll Division during Summer 2027. You will support quality programs, assist in audits, and perform metallurgical testing and strip inspections alongside experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, data collection, and continuous improvement projects, with housing support for non-local interns and a strong focus on practical, industry-level training for future engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, 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 with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support quality programs aligned with steel industry standards.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining quality documents (PFMEAs, Control Plans, audit records).
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits; document findings and corrective actions.
• Work with team members to perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• Conduct sample testing on coils, including width, gauge, hardness, adherence, coating thickness, and tensile properties.
• Support metallurgical and material property testing, including chemical coating analysis, zinc coating weights, and 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 assigned by the Quality team to enhance system efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Quality Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a hands-on Quality Intern position at the Sinton Flat Roll Division during Summer 2027. You will support quality programs, assist in audits, and perform metallurgical testing and strip inspections alongside experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, data collection, and continuous improvement projects, with housing support for non-local interns and a strong focus on practical, industry-level training for future engineering leadership.