Quality Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs•Cleveland, OH

10d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Quality Engineer at its Cleveland Works facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland Works produces hot-rolled, cold-reduced, galvanized, and galvannealed sheet steel for automotive, appliance, construction, and other markets. The Quality Engineer collaborates with operations, engineering, maintenance, laboratories, and other technical teams to resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure products meet customer specifications and internal requirements. The role suits a collaborative problem-solver who can analyze complex manufacturing conditions and translate technical information into practical improvements. A background in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or steel manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or a related field.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn manufacturing and quality systems.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.
Three or more years of experience in quality, engineering, metallurgy, or manufacturing.
Experience in steelmaking, rolling, coating, finishing, inspection, testing, or heavy manufacturing.
Knowledge of steel products, metallurgical principles, steel defect origins, material testing, process control, and applicable ASTM standards.
Experience with quality investigations, corrective actions, statistical analysis, or process-monitoring systems.
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

Responsibilities

Support a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by complying with standards, identifying risks, and participating in improvement initiatives.
Investigate product and process quality concerns, reduce defects and nonconforming material, and implement corrective actions.
Analyze manufacturing, inspection, and testing data to verify product conformance to customer requirements and evaluate process capability.
Provide technical support to operations, inspectors, laboratories, and internal or external customers.
Lead trials and improvement projects focused on product development, process optimization, quality, yield, productivity, and cost.
Maintain quality procedures, technical documentation, and process controls.
Perform other duties as assigned.