Join the Steel Dynamics Columbus, MS team and help shape the future of steelmaking. We are seeking driven Metallurgists who are passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and solving complex manufacturing challenges. In this role, you will work alongside industry experts to improve product quality, support cutting-edge operations, and make a direct impact on one of the largest and most innovative steel producers in North America.
Teammate Benefits
Steel Dynamics puts employees first with a robust benefits package. We’re also committed to the health and well-being of our team, urging employees to focus on wellness. When it comes to your health, we encourage everyone to take charge, take action, take care and be safe!
These are just some of the ways we show our appreciation and ongoing commitment to our employees.
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
- Vision and Hearing Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Castlight Health Navigation Platform
- Well-Being Program
- Life/AD and D Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings
- Stock Benefits
- Educational Assistance
- Dependent Child Scholarships
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
Relocation assistance may be available depending on the selected candidate’s location and assigned facility.
Perks of Columbus, MS
- Convenient location near Starkville, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Memphis for weekend travel and entertainment
- Access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, and nearby state parks
- Affordable cost of living with access to spacious homes, land, and short commute times
- Strong sense of community with southern hospitality and a family-friendly atmosphere
- Warm climate with mild winters and long outdoor seasons
- Growing manufacturing and industrial presence with long-term career growth opportunities
- Rich local history, great local restaurants, and a vibrant community culture
What Are My Responsibilities as a Metallurgist at Steel Dynamics?
- Collaborate with Product Development, Mill Personnel and Tech Service Resources in improving product robustness as well as conversion costs through continuous process improvement.
- Collaborate with Technical Reps and Sales to resolve customer claims and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with other department Metallurgists as it relates to product development through the mill.
- Execute all product trials in collaboration with Product Metallurgist, Engineers and Supervisors.
- Drive root cause investigation of internal/external quality issues, report findings, initiate improvement measures.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving customer inquiries/orders for product capabilities associated with operational units if assigned to an operations unit.
- Assist Metallurgists with daily product disposition if assigned to an operations unit.
- Assist Metallurgist to set line parameters to meet customer specifications.
- Maintain all quality systems (CBS, QCBD, CAR, MOC).
- Support customer visits, mill tours, technical exchanges, and affiliated industry organizations.
What Are the Requirements for This Role?
- B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
- Proven leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
- Strong work ethic – Positive outlook- Team Player.
- Strong orientation for continuous improvement and innovation.
Preferred
- 5 years of experience in steel production and/or applications.
- Data analysis & management skills (SQL, Access, Excel, SPC, MiniTab).
- Knowledge of ISO and other applicable standards, such as IATF, API.
- Demonstrated knowledge of steel or iron production, product specs, testing procedures, properties, customers, and applications.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
- Leadership, verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong work ethic, positive outlook, and team-oriented attitude
- Strong orientation toward continuous improvement and innovation
- Five years of experience in steel production and/or applications
- Data analysis and management skills using SQL, Access, Excel, SPC, and Minitab
- Knowledge of ISO and applicable standards, including IATF and API
- Knowledge of steel or iron production, product specifications, testing procedures, properties, customers, and applications
What We Do
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
