Metallurgical Engineer

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Birmingham Inc. is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Metallurgist. Principal duties of the successful candidate will include:

• Participating in safety and housekeeping efforts
• Lead process optimization activities, both quality and cost
• Provide technical support and training for all operational activities
• Lead product development based upon customer and regulatory requirements Perform root cause analysis on product failures and defects
• Utilizing statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement activities
  
  

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, metallurgical, industrial, chemical engineering or equivalent steel making experience
• 2 years Metallurgy or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with customer order inquiries, technical specifications, failure analysis, and complaint resolution
• Proficiency in Office Programs and Statistical data analysis tools
• Hot Rolling and EAF Melting experience
  
  

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace