Quality Metallurgical Engineer

Zekelman•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Quality Metallurgical Engineer to support and advance quality, metallurgical, process, and technical initiatives across Wheatland Tube and Atlas Tube operations. Reporting to the Director of Quality, the role partners with Quality Assurance leaders and plant teams to promote consistency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the manufacturing network. The engineer supports steel purchasing and quality requirements, supplier collaboration, manufacturing process improvements, quality systems, audits, plant trials, and customer and sales technical support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or API quality management systems.
Experience with steelmaking, tube manufacturing, pipe coating processes, heat treatment, and finishing operations.
Previous project management experience with demonstrated success leading technical initiatives.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, safety standards, and continuous improvement principles.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills.
Effective project planning and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate across multiple facilities and functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Results-driven mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) experience.
Experience working directly with steel suppliers and metallurgical testing programs.
Knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and process optimization methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve corporate and mill-specific procedures and specifications related to steel purchasing and quality requirements.
Collaborate with steel suppliers to develop grades and coiling practices that consistently meet customer and product specifications.
Review, evaluate, and disposition raw material deviation requests from steel mills.
Manage and resolve steel-related supplier quality claims.
Support manufacturing facilities in quality improvement efforts, process enhancements, and system development initiatives.
Assist with audits, compliance activities, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems, including ISO and API programs.
Participate in plant trials and improvement projects involving steel production, tube and pipe manufacturing, coatings, finishing operations, and related processes.
Provide technical expertise and product support to sales teams, customer service representatives, agents, and customers.
Monitor and optimize steel gauge and width specifications to improve manufacturing yield and efficiency.
Support Wheatland Tube and Atlas Tube facilities on strategic quality initiatives as assigned.