Quality Metallurgical Engineer

Sharon Tube Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wheatland Tube in Chicago is seeking a Quality Metallurgical Engineer to lead quality, metallurgical, and process initiatives across Wheatland Tube and Atlas Tube operations. You will partner with QA leaders, suppliers, and plant teams to drive continuous improvement, maintain ISO/API programs, and ensure materials meet stringent specifications.

The role emphasizes defect prevention, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across manufacturing sites, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of quality assurance or quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and API quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve corporate and mill-specific procedures and specifications related to steel purchasing and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with steel suppliers to develop grades and coiling practices that meet customer and product specs.
• Review, evaluate, and disposition raw material deviation requests from steel mills.
• Manage and resolve steel-related supplier quality claims.
• Support manufacturing facilities in quality improvement, process enhancements, and system development initiatives.
• Assist with audits, compliance activities, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems, including ISO and API programs.
• Participate in plant trials and improvement projects involving steel production, coatings, finishing operations, and related processes.
• Provide technical expertise and product support to sales teams, customer service representatives, agents, and customers.
• Monitor and optimize steel gauge and width specifications to improve manufacturing yield and efficiency.
• Support Wheatland Tube and Atlas Tube facilities on strategic quality initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Manufacturing processes

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Metallurgy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy / Engineering

Tools

NDE experience

Job description

Quality Metallurgical Engineer### Quality Metallurgical EngineerApply: Chicago, IL - Atlas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR002934**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.**Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.**We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.****Come build a career you believe in.****About The Role****Wheatland Tube**, a division of **Zekelman Industries**, is seeking a highly skilled **Quality Metallurgical Engineer** to support and advance quality, metallurgical, process, and technical initiatives across our Wheatland Tube and Atlas Tube operations. Reporting to the **Director of Quality**, this role will partner with Quality Assurance leaders and plant teams to drive consistency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout our manufacturing network. If you are passionate about metallurgy, quality systems, process optimization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve products and manufacturing performance, we invite you to apply. ## Key Responsibilities* Develop, maintain, and improve corporate and mill-specific procedures and specifications related to steel purchasing and quality requirements.* Collaborate with steel suppliers to develop grades and coiling practices that consistently meet customer and product specifications.* Review, evaluate, and disposition raw material deviation requests from steel mills.* Manage and resolve steel-related supplier quality claims.* Support manufacturing facilities in quality improvement efforts, process enhancements, and system development initiatives.* Assist with audits, compliance activities, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems, including ISO and API programs.* Participate in plant trials and improvement projects involving steel production, tube and pipe manufacturing, coatings, finishing operations, and related processes.* Provide technical expertise and product support to sales teams, customer service representatives, agents, and customers.* Monitor and optimize steel gauge and width specifications to improve manufacturing yield and efficiency.* Support Wheatland Tube and Atlas Tube facilities on strategic quality initiatives as assigned. ## Qualifications### Required* Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.* Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.* Working knowledge of **ISO 9001** and/or **API quality management systems**.* Experience with steelmaking, tube manufacturing, pipe coating processes, heat treatment, and finishing operations.* Previous project management experience with demonstrated success leading technical initiatives.* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, safety standards, and continuous improvement principles.### Preferred* Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) experience.* Experience working directly with steel suppliers and metallurgical testing programs.* Knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and process optimization methodologies. ## Skills & Competencies* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills.* Effective project planning and organizational skills.* Ability to collaborate across multiple facilities and functional teams.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Results-driven mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. ## Why Join Zekelman Industries?At Zekelman Industries, we are committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:* Competitive salary* Annual bonus opportunity* Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage* 401(k) with a generous company match* Immediate vesting* Paid time off and company holidays* Career development and advancement opportunities* A culture focused on safety, innovation, quality, and teamworkZekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.