Quality Engineer

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Cleveland‑Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Engineer at our Burns Harbor Plate operation. The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities, including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reducing waste/non‑conforming material, and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel.

** Summary Of Responsibilities**

• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results and improve quality metrics
• Utilize metallurgical expertise to support product development, process optimization, and defect reduction initiatives through data analysis, problem solving, and knowledge of customer operations and markets
• Provide technical support for internal and external customer issues
• Aid field sales personnel in the resolution of any major quality issues and all other duties/responsibilities may be required
• Regularly communicate customer problems to management and the workforce
• Maintain quality design systems and train customer account representatives on order requirements and setup
• Assist in the development of corrective actions
• Review the mill's quality performance and assist in continuous improvement activities
• Review and disposition off‑chemistry slabs for prime order applications based on metallurgical compatibility and customer specifications
• Other duties as assigned

** Minimum Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent working experience
• Three (3) years’ previous experience in industrial or related environment
• Working knowledge of metallurgical principles and steel defect origins
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Provide technical solutions and material selection recommendations for internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capability
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment

** Preferred Qualifications**

• Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling, or plate operations
• Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems
• Strong analytical skills

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  or call 1(312) 899‑3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

** Equal Opportunity Employer** – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.