Automotive Metallurgy Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Columbus, Mississippi

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Datasheets, Documentation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Industry Standards, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Management Systems, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Material Science, Matrix Management, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Costing, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Programming Languages, Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbus, Mississippi
POSTED
30+ days ago
Subsidiary: Aluminum Dynamics Overview:

Work with Auto customers and Departmental Metallurgists to ensure Auto product specifications are met while optimizing production processes for new products

Responsibilities:
  • Lead New Product Launches and qualification trials from initial contract award to final quality documentation completion including development & refinement of operating procedures, manufacturing flowpath management and qualifications for mill
  • Apply metallurgical principles to assess new products and requirements for performance, improve productivity & quality, approve equipment performance and vendor guarantee
  • Identify and implement Auto product improvement opportunities for production advancements based on customer needs and feedback
  • Work with Auto customers to provide solutions to the requirements, implement corrective action procedures, track new product or part trials at Customers’ site
  • Lead cross-functional teams across the plant to analyze the rolled product to identify surface & metallurgical criteria and support root cause discovery and elimination with data driven and structured problem solving methods
  • Contribute to product & process knowledge management system by sharing expertise and data in Auto Sheet Metallurgy, Products & Processes, provide feedback to mill and report the analysis and solutions back to the customer with key results and improvements
  • Work with Auto customers, Melt Shop, Rolling and Finishing metallurgists and process engineers on cost savings and quality initiatives
  • Provide internal trainings on Metallurgical Testing & Characterization of Auto sheet, and contribute to best-practices and knowledge management
  • Support all ISO/TS, IATF, APQP, PFME, etc. requirements..
Qualifications:

Required

  • S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in Automotive aluminum sheet production
  • Product development experience based on customer requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of Auto industry material standards – SAE, ASTM, ISO, etc.
  • Proficiency in: Office programs, and statistical data analysis tools
  • Working knowledge of Quality Systems IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.
  • Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement for business impact and innovation
  • Agile project implementation, good communication skills, and experience in matrix organization
  • Strong leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

About the Company

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Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ-STLD) is unique among American steel companies. Founded in 1993, it is the youngest of America’s major steel companies. The company's initial public offering occurred in 1996. It quickly grew to become one of the nation’s premier carbon steel producers. Steel Dynamics' historic growth is a combination of organic capacity greenfield additions and strategic acquisitions. By adding upstream assets that provide raw materials needed to produce high quality steel at each of its steel mills, and bridging downstream assets that fabricate a variety of high quality steel products, Steel Dynamics has broadened its product portfolio and expanded its market diversity. Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers: • Competitive Salary and Bonus Compensation Packages • Aggressive 401k Match • Profit Sharing • Stock Options • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Relocation and temporary living expenses
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Metals and Minerals
WEBSITE
http://www.steeldynamics.com