Senior Metallurgist: Quality & Process Improvement Lead

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Petersburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, D

401(k) with 100% matching up to 6%

Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Annual Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Health Advocate Services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks a Senior Metallurgist to lead metallurgical investigations and process improvements across melt shop and rolling mill operations in Petersburg, VA.

You will guide root-cause analyses, evaluate product performance, and support customer technical needs to enhance quality and productivity. You'll collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, plan trials, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while mentoring teams on quality systems and continuous

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in steel, metals, foundry, casting, rolling, forging, heat treatment, or heavy manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree required in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, process improvement, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of metallurgical testing and material characterization techniques.
• Ability to analyze production and quality data and translate findings into operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical investigations and root-cause analyses
• Support melt shop, rolling mill, and finishing operations
• Evaluate customer requirements and product performance
• Plan and execute product and process trials
• Analyze production and quality data using SPC, Minitab, and other tools
• Drive process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to operations and quality teams
• Support customer visits, audits, and technical reviews
• Assist with quality management systems, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

Quality systems

Customer-facing technical experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

SPC

Minitab

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks a Senior Metallurgist to lead metallurgical investigations and process improvements across melt shop and rolling mill operations in Petersburg, VA.

You will guide root-cause analyses, evaluate product performance, and support customer technical needs to enhance quality and productivity. You'll collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, plan trials, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while mentoring teams on quality systems and continuous