Metallurgical Sales Engineer

Steel Technologies • Ottawa, OH

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About The Position

The Metallurgical Sales Engineer supports process design and development to produce materials that meet customer requirements profitably and with limited liability. The role recommends material reapplications, alternate processing methods, or substitute materials; selects and validates testing and certification; and develops process routes to achieve required properties.

The position supports customer claims and rejected material, visits customers for product and sales development and cost-reduction efforts, and works with operating personnel on customer quality requirements. It reviews quality and processing data for continuous improvement, supports corrective actions requiring metallurgical expertise, monitors steel during processing—especially trial orders—and provides technical assistance to outside processors. It may also manage laboratories and assist with APQP and PPAP as needed.

This is a safety-sensitive position performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise from computers, printers, and people. Employment offers are contingent on the results of a 10-panel drug screening, including marijuana. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals able to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

• Laboratory experience in metallography, mechanical testing, and analytical analysis.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use AS 400 menus to study purchasing, scheduling, and production records.
• Ability to process customer rejections and mill claims through AS 400 menus.
• Knowledge of steel mill processes, including melting, refining, rolling, and associated metallurgical practices.
• Knowledge of Steel Technologies processes, including slitting, rolling, annealing, and pickling.
• Knowledge of customer-oriented processes, including stamping, roll forming, welding, and heat-treating.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers and customers.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field such as Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, with two to four years of experience. An associate degree or Journeyman Certification in an appropriate field plus two years of Steel Technologies experience may be substituted when competency is demonstrated. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency is demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field such as Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Two to four years of experience.
• An associate degree or Journeyman Certification in an appropriate field with two years of Steel Technologies experience may be substituted when competency is demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Select and design or develop raw materials to produce products that meet customer demands profitably and with limited liability.
• Recommend material reapplications, alternate processing methods, or substitute materials.
• Select and validate tests and certifications, and develop process routes to achieve required properties.
• Assist with reapplication of rejected customer material and technically evaluate customer claims when required.
• Visit customers as directed by sales management for product and sales development.
• Visit customers to drive cost reductions.
• Interact with operating personnel regarding customer quality requirements.
• Review quality and processing data for continuous improvement.
• Assist with corrective actions that require metallurgical assistance.
• Inspect steel during processing, specifically monitoring trial orders.
• Work with outside processors when technical assistance is needed.
• Manage laboratories as needed at locations with labs.
• Assist with APQP and PPAP when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans effective the first day of the month following the start date.
• Employer-paid dental insurance with buy-up options.
• Free MDLive telehealth services through the medical plan.
• Wellness program offering up to a 100% discount on medical premiums.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance with buy-up options.
• Supplemental accident insurance through Allstate, with additional coverage for accidents, cancer, and long-term care.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Teammate Assistance Program offering professional counseling, financial, legal, and family services.
• Paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays starting on day one.
• Bonus paid floating holiday in recognition of team diversity.
• 401(k) available after 60 days, with a competitive match up to 4.5% after one year.
• Pretax Health Savings Account.
• Pretax Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid bi-weekly.
• Quarterly bonus based on company performance.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses, including up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications.
• Skill Development Programs.
• Learning Management System.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Teammate referral bonus.
• Boot and glasses allowance after 60 days of employment.
• Teammate appreciation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level