Quality Intern: Metallurgy & QA in Steel

Steel-Dynamic; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

401(k) & company match

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Intern extravaganza

Competitive pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Quality Intern position at the Sinton Flat Roll Division in Sinton, TX. The role provides hands-on exposure to quality assurance, metallurgical testing, strip inspections, and root cause analysis with direct engagement in audits and continuous improvement projects.

Interns will participate in blocking materials issues, customer/vendor audits, and documentation reviews while developing practical skills in a high‑production steel environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or Quality Engineering.
• GPA 2.7+ preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (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; assist in documenting 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

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (Metallurgical/Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial)

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Quality Intern position at the Sinton Flat Roll Division in Sinton, TX. The role provides hands-on exposure to quality assurance, metallurgical testing, strip inspections, and root cause analysis with direct engagement in audits and continuous improvement projects.

Interns will participate in blocking materials issues, customer/vendor audits, and documentation reviews while developing practical skills in a high‑production steel environment.