Job Description

Overview

Plant product development and analysis to improve quality and production.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead trials for new products and establish qualifications for mill
• Lead projects pertinent to productivity & quality improvements
• Assess new products for properties requirements
• Work with Departmental Metallurgists to specify correct steel grade for application
• Follow new trials to Customer production units
• Understand part / product requirements and machine limitations of applications
• Track new part / product trials at Customers
• Feedback to Operating Departments and Metallurgists with results and improvements.
• Work with customers on cost savings initiatives
• Investigate & Analyze product properties
• Mentor young Metallurgical Graduates on practical and theoretical aspects of CSP steelmaking
• Train people in Metallurgical Testing Laboratory

Qualifications

Required

• 4-year Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Degree
• Data analysis & management skills (SQL, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SPC, MiniTab, etc.)
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Capability to prioritize and multi-task
• Self-motivated with strong orientation for continuous improvement and innovation

Preferred

• Experience in steel product development, rolling or coating operations
• Knowledge of ISO and TS standards
• Ability to implement and conduct training for operations group and customers

Steel Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.