Materials Engineer Rotational Program - May 2027 Grads

Charter Manufacturing•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Steel is hiring a May 2027 graduate for its full-time Materials Engineering Rotational Program. The program is designed for a recent Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering graduate to rotate among departments, supporting professional growth and development. Ohio-based candidates will rotate in Cleveland, Ohio, or Fostoria, Ohio. Rotations may include the Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, Processing Plant, or Technical Services. The start date is June 2027. Participants will learn plant operations and how metallurgical theories and practices are applied to improve processes. They will evaluate how process changes affect product performance, collect and communicate product-quality data, perform root cause analysis, help troubleshoot customer complaints through failure analysis and metallographic interpretation, and contribute to process improvements. The role also involves participating in problem-solving initiatives, responding to departmental inquiries, monitoring production, and conducting customer and internal tours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials 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 to work with individuals at all levels of the business.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated passion and intellectual curiosity within the steel industry and Materials field of study.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Learn plant operations and how metallurgical theories and practices are incorporated to improve operations.
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 effects on final products.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving customer complaints through failure analysis and metallographic interpretations.
Contribute to process improvements through detailed analysis of quality-parameter data and collaboration with outside technical resources and organizations.
Participate in Six Sigma, Orange Belt, and problem-solving teams.
Answer inquiries from other departments and monitor production for problems or issues.
Conduct customer and internal tours based on product and process needs.