Materials Engineer Rotational Program - December 2026 Grads

Program Overview

Charter Manufacturing, a fourth‑generation family‑owned business, is hiring a December 2026 graduate for its Materials Engineering Rotational Program. The program offers a recent Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering graduate a full‑time position with rotations across different departments to accelerate professional growth and development.

Program Structure

• Ohio‑based candidates: rotations in Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH
• Wisconsin‑based candidates: rotations in Saukville, WI
• Start date: January 2027
• Relocation support provided

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 ability to plan and communicate ideas and concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with individuals at all levels of the business
• Excellent analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Passion and intellectual curiosity about the steel industry and materials field
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Learn plant operations and how metallurgical theories and practices are applied to improve processes
• Understand the effect of process changes on product performance
• Collect and communicate product quality data
• Perform root‑cause analysis of process‑related defects and their impact on final products
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer complaints through failure analysis and metallographic interpretation
• Contribute to process improvements based on detailed analysis of quality parameters, data, and collaboration with external technical resources
• 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 coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)