Materials Engineer Rotational Program - December 2026 Grads

About the role

Charter Steel is hiring for a December 2026 graduate for our Materials Engineering Rotational Program. The program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering graduate to join Charter Steel on a full-time basis and rotate between different departments, accelerating their professional growth and development.

Program Structure

• Ohio based candidates: rotations in Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH
• WI based candidates: rotations in Saukville, WI
• Start Date: January 2027
• Relocation support

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering
• Related internship or work experience
• High level of initiative for excellence, results, and process improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated abilities in planning and communication of ideas and concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals at all levels of the business
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated passion and intellectual curiosity within the steel industry and Materials field of study
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Learn the operations of the plant and how metallurgical theories and practices are incorporated into those operations to improve the process
• Understand the effect of process changes on product performance
• Collect and communicate product quality data
• Perform Root Cause Analysis of process-related defects and effects on final products
• Assist in trouble-shooting and resolving customer complaints with failure analysis and metallographic interpretations
• Contribute to process improvements based on detailed analysis of quality parameters data and collaboration with outside technical resources and organizations
• Participate in Six Sigma, Orange Belt, and problem solving teams
• Answer inquiries from other departments and monitor production for problems or issues
• Conduct customer and internal tours based on product and process needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)