Materials Science Engineer/Metallurgist

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in the steelmaking industry?

Join us! We are looking for the best-those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally!

About the Position:

In an exciting and challenging environment, the Metallurgist provides technical support to the Sales Department and EQS customers for all phases of steel operations; supports Operations and ensures good quality procedures are in place; oversees trials of new materials and processes to ensure good quality practices are being utilized; and provides metallurgical support to management team.

About Ellwood Quality Steels:

• Family-owned business with long-range vision.
• The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot.
• Unmatched commitment to our customers.
• Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving.
• Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment.
• Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.
• A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.
• www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com

Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career.Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match
• Excellent health care, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits

What You'll Do:

• Works to improve process and product to meet customer requirements. Runs trials and leads improvement efforts.
• Provides technical guidance for all phases of production operations including melting, teeming, thermal handling, and remelting ingots/billets.
• Oversees the investigation and disposition of non-conforming material (NCMs).
• Performs failure investigations on customer returns/claims.
• Interacts with customers on technical issues and provides technical training for them as needed.
• Instructs the Sales department by providing technical guidance and creation/revision of E-grades and remelt profiles to meet customer needs.
• Maintains and drafts new procedures for production operations and quality system management.
• Responsible for developing and leading quality training for EQS employees.
• Reviews production schedule and processing records to ensure that Operations follows procedures and sound metallurgical practices.
• Travel (local, national and international) as needed to different facilities, conferences or customers
• Must have ability and desire to work well with others.
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Meets attendance standards, including availability to work in excess of eight hours per day and weekends as necessary.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy or Material Science
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with steel processes/products. Remelt experience with VAR, ESR is a plus.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Active and valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel, when necessary
• Availability for emergency situations that may arise outside the course of the regular work day/week.
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Commitment to safety

EQS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/ Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.