Quality Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama, about 35 miles north of Mobile.

The ideal candidate will provide strong engineering support through process optimization and continuous improvement within the Product Design business unit to meet the quality goals.

• Manage daily disposition of steel coils across various grades due to mechanical failures, coordinating with engineering teams to identify root causes and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver project-specific data packages to customers on a weekly basis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Track and analyze quality rejects, rework rates, and product yield to support tactical execution of the commercial business strategy.
• Evaluate customer and industry material specifications in meeting dimensional, chemical, mechanical, and other technical requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between Technical Services and Mill Quality/Operations teams to address product quality concerns related to production orders.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or any related engineering discipline
• Preferred: A Bachelor of Science in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering degree

• Experience in research, operations, quality assurance, product development and/or manufacturing
• Knowledge of process/product improvement methodologies (such as Six Sigma)
• Experience in failure investigation and root cause analysis in a metallurgical environment
• Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)
• Ability to competently handle a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders, work in small and large teams
• Demonstrates strong decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Anticipates and adopts innovations in business‑building digital and technology applications
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

• SAP and MES experience
• Query building and SAS data analysis experience
• Experience in the application of Lean Six Sigma to improve product performance and reliability through process redesign
• Metallurgical understanding of the production and processing of flat‑rolled steel products

Onsite role with standard 5 day work schedule

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.