Associate Quality Engineer

About the role

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for an Associate Quality Engineer at our Burns Harbor operation. The Associate Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reduction of waste/non-conforming material and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical and technical support for product and process improvement through data analysis, problem solving, expertise in area of responsibility, metallurgical and mechanical concepts, and knowledge of customer operations and markets
• Assist in providing technical support for internal and external customer issues
• Aid field sales personnel in the resolution of any major quality issues and all other duties/responsibilities as may be required
• Assist in development of corrective actions
• Review mill's quality performance and assist in continuous improvement activities
• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical resources on improvement of quality metrics
• Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering
• Working knowledge of metallurgical principles
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• One internship at steel facility, industrial, or related environment
• Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems
• Strong analytical skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.