Metallurgist

Nucor • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Steel Memphis is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Metallurgist. The primary focus of this position will be, but not limited to, working closely with operations and maintenance teams leading quality improvement and training efforts; using statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement, process development and cost reduction activities; and participating in safety efforts. Additionally, the metallurgist will be responsible for reviewing customer specifications, handling customer claims and feedback, and driving process improvements to satisfy customer feedback.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidate should have valid work authorization in the U.S.

Requirements

• BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years steel mill experience in a metallurgical/process engineering roll.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent engineering field.
• Experience with Special Bar Quality / clean steel practices.
• Working knowledge of mechanical testing equipment, such as tensile testing machines, Charpy testing machines, and hardness testing machines
• Working knowledge of analytical equipment, such as OE spectrometers, XRFs, LECOs, metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy, and SEM.
• Working knowledge of ASTM standards specifications.
• Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

• working closely with operations and maintenance teams leading quality improvement and training efforts
• using statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement, process development and cost reduction activities
• participating in safety efforts
• reviewing customer specifications
• handling customer claims and feedback
• driving process improvements to satisfy customer feedback

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees