Materials Engineer Rotational Program - May 2027 Grads

About the role

Charter Steel is hiring a May 2027 graduate for the Materials Engineering Rotational Program. The program provides a recent Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering graduate the opportunity to join Charter Steel full‑time and rotate between different departments, accelerating professional growth and development while shaping the future of steel.

Program Structure

Start Date: June 2027

Rotations are location‑based:

• Ohio candidates: Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH
• Wisconsin candidates: Saukville, WI

Relocation support is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering (or Metallurgical Engineering)
• Related internship or work experience
• High level of initiative for excellence, results, and process improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan and communicate ideas and concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with individuals at all levels
• 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 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 issues
• Conduct customer and internal tours based on product and process needs

Benefits

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