Quality Assurance Engineer I

U. S. Steel • Gary, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Metallographer at our Gary Works facility. This role involves preparing customer samples for defect analysis, performing various tests, and providing technical support to production facilities. The position requires applying educational and technical experiences, utilizing problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

Requirements

• Education background in Engineering, Technology or Metallurgy.
• Two years experience in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Skills in developing collaborative relationships to achieve results, analysis, continuous improvement, and verbal and written technical communication.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lab experience a plus.
• Scanning Electron Microscope experience, a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality system requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing internal and external customer samples for defect analysis using laboratory equipment such as shears, vertical and horizontal saws, sample mounting equipment, and sample polishing equipment.
• Performing defect analysis using scanning electron and optical microscopes.
• Completing and distributing technical reports to appropriate parties.
• Performing grain and Vickers hardness testing on certain grades of steel as required by the customer.
• Responsible for performing carbide testing.
• Providing producing facilities with technical and quality support.
• Applying educational/technical experiences and utilizing problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree