Manufacturing Metallurgist

Join the Steel Dynamics Columbus, MS team and help shape the future of steelmaking. We are seeking driven Metallurgists who are passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and solving complex manufacturing challenges. In this role, you will work alongside industry experts to improve product quality, support cutting-edge operations, and make a direct impact on one of the largest and most innovative steel producers in North America.

Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Castlight Health Navigation Platform

Disability Coverage

Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings

Stock Benefits

Dependent Child Scholarships

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Relocation assistance may be available depending on the selected candidate’s location and assigned facility.

Convenient location near Starkville, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Memphis for weekend travel and entertainment

Access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, and nearby state parks

Strong sense of community with southern hospitality and a family-friendly atmosphere

Warm climate with mild winters and long outdoor seasons

Growing manufacturing and industrial presence with long-term career growth opportunities

Rich local history, great local restaurants, and a vibrant community culture

What Are My Responsibilities as a Metallurgist at Steel Dynamics?

Collaborate with Product Development, Mill Personnel and Tech Service Resources in improving product robustness as well as conversion costs through continuous process improvement.

Collaborate with Technical Reps and Sales to resolve customer claims and corrective actions.

Collaborate with other department Metallurgists as it relates to product development through the mill.

Execute all product trials in collaboration with Product Metallurgist, Engineers and Supervisors.

Drive root cause investigation of internal/external quality issues, report findings, initiate improvement measures.

Responsible for reviewing and approving customer inquiries/orders for product capabilities associated with operational units if assigned to an operations unit.

Assist Metallurgists with daily product disposition if assigned to an operations unit.

Assist Metallurgist to set line parameters to meet customer specifications.

Maintain all quality systems (CBS, QCBD, CAR, MOC).

Support customer visits, mill tours, technical exchanges, and affiliated industry organizations.

S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.

Proficiency in: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

5 years of experience in steel production and/or applications.

Data analysis & management skills (SQL, Access, Excel, SPC, MiniTab).

Demonstrated knowledge of steel or iron production, product specs, testing procedures, properties, customers, and applications.