Quality Assurance Engineer

U. S. Steel Tubular Products has an immediate opening for a Quench and Temper (Q&T) Quality Assurance Engineer at its seamless pipe manufacturing facility located in Fairfield, Alabama. This role requires an individual who has a demonstrated track record of overseeing Q&T activities in a production environment.

Successful candidates demonstrate their commitment to safety, environmental compliance, quality, and ethics by following U.S. Steel’s core values. U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufactures a full line of threaded pipe for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Standard and Line (S&L) pipe.

• Foster a culture, including ways of working and behaviors, that is congruent with our mission, values, and success model.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Commercial/Sales, Business Planning and Operations teams to assist in the creation optimized Quench and Temper (Q&T) schedules for seamless OCTG products.
• Oversee the quench and temper processing operational parameters to ensure seamless tubulars meet quality and industry standards.
• Develop and implement process control plans to optimize quench and temper parameters for improved product consistency and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze process data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections of quench and temper equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as production and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of quench and temper processes within the overall manufacturing workflow.
• Work as team member or team lead on quality improvement projects.
• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) by scheduled and unscheduled quality auditing and monitoring, ensuring inspection and testing compliance, and improving customer satisfaction.
• Support Operations and Staff groups within U.S. Steel Tubular Products.

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related engineering field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Quench & Temper operations which demonstrates technical expertise in Quality Assurance / Quality Control activities and associated software, e.g. Minitab, Tableau, Pi Vision.
• 5+ years’ Quality Management System Auditing
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical specifications.
• Strong computer and writing skills.
• Experience leading teams, working in teams, and working with customers.
• Proven track record of troubleshooting difficult problems in a plant environment.
• Familiarity with API 5CT, API 5L, API Q1, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 standards a plus