Quality Engineer, Product Metallurgist

Company: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Location: Riverdale
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer at our Riverdale plant, located in Riverdale, Illinois. As a Quality Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting daily quality activities which include the technical review of customer specifications, order setup, product inspection and testing, verifying product compliance to standards, product / process improvement, and ensuring quality system compliance. Ideal candidates will have prior steel industry experience, an engineering degree, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.Summary of Responsibilities:* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.* Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills.* 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.* Monitor product and process variability and performance to standards.* Meet with representatives of customers / processors to provide innovative solutions to quality issues and provide customers with timely warranty solutions.* Recommend new technology to satisfy changing customer and marketplace demands.* Participate in management of material flow through disposition of distressed material in accordance with customer and internal standards and business imperatives.* Participate in the order design & order entry systems - approving incoming new inquiries and orders, setting product capabilities, changing/improving existing order process designs, creating/following product trials.* Provide technical solutions to internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capability.* Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical resources to drive results.* Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and non-Cleveland-Cliffs contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and service.* Various other duties, as needed, to support the business.Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Metallurgy or related field* Proven communication (verbal and written), analytical, organizational, and time management skills.* Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in materials manufacturing, preferably metals.* Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.* Ability to excel in a dynamic work environment.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!As a company, we are doing what we can to keep all our employees safe and healthy. It is the current expectation that all Cleveland-Cliffs employees will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Before accepting an offer of employment, you must certify that you are fully vaccinated. Cleveland-Cliffs reserves the right to require proof of vaccination.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Keywords: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Hammond , Quality Engineer, Product Metallurgist, Engineering , Riverdale, Indiana