Development Engineer, Production Planning - European Graduate Program

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Ville Virpiranta,

Location: Finland

Country: Finland

Application due date: 15.2.2026 23:59:59 UTC

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our production planning team in Raahe through our European Graduate Program. You are comfortable working on both development projects and day-to-day operational tasks. In your role, you will identify areas for improvement and gradually implement related development improvements, eventually being able to see the results of your work in practice.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow.

At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high‑strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil‑free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

The European Graduate Program is designed to attract and develop newly graduated talent to ensure SSAB’s future critical competencies. Over the course of 14 months, you will be engaged in a series of workshops and lectures that provides in-depth knowledge of SSAB’s operations, leadership practices, and a wide network of professional contacts.

The program includes visits to SSAB’s production sites in Finland and Sweden, as well as an individual trip to a business location of particular interest. Throughout the program, you are paired with a senior mentor who provides personalized guidance and support. The program concludes with a final presentation to SSAB’s management team, where you will present your learnings and experiences.

At production planning, we work closely with core production processes and collaborate with local stakeholders at Raahe Works, as well as with other SSAB sites. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow into becoming an expert in production planning, supported by experienced colleagues, and gaining a great overall view of our production.

Depending on your background, you may start your journey in our slab team. In this case, your tasks could include demanding slab connections, supporting in handling of laboratory orders and ordering imported slabs. As you gain experience, you will increasingly focus on development projects within this area and, eventually, on overall production planning development.

• Daily tasks in production planning as a part of the slab team
• Development tasks regarding slab stock
• Other production planning development initiatives
• Project management

• Education:
  
  recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Engineering (MSc or MEng).
• Excellent English skills
• Solid knowledge of Finnish

• Be driven
• Have ambition to drive development and improvement to both yourself and the business
• Have ability to see the entirety
• Be analytical
• Be a team player
  
  Have excellent communication and interaction

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges.

We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work‑life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

This program offers you

• Kickstart your career in an international company and environment
• Permanent…