Location East Chicago INCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Engineer at our Indiana Harbor operation located in East Chicago IN. The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including inspection testing ensuring quality system compliance reduction of wastenon-conforming material and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making hot rolling cold rolling or coating be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.Summary of ResponsibilitiesComply with safety quality and environmental standardsWork closely within multifunctional teams to drive results and improve quality metricsPossess the ability to work effectively within a team environment utilizing clear and effective communication skillsUtilize metallurgical expertise to support product development process optimization and defect reduction initiatives through data analysis problem solving and knowledge of customer operations and marketsProvide technical support for internal and external customer issuesMeet with representatives of customers processors to provide innovative solutions to quality and reliability issues and provide customers with timely solutionsRegularly communicates customer problems to management and workforceMaintains quality design systems and trains customer account representatives on order requirements and setupAssists in development of corrective actionsReviews mills quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activitiesReview and disposition off-chemistry slabs for prime order applications based on metallurgical compatibility and customer specificationsOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science or equivalent working experience.Two 2 years previous experience in an industrial or related environment.Working knowledge of metallurgical principles and steel defect origins.Good verbal and written communication skills.Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs Word Excel PowerPoint and Access.Must be able to work in a hot dusty environment.Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of either steelmaking hot rolling cold rolling or plate operations.Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.Strong analytical skills.Relocationassistanceis not provided for this position.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer withfocuson value-added sheet products particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore production of pellets and direct reduced iron and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensationopportunity health insurance retirement plan educationassistance paid time off and more.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 tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor 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.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.