Metallurgist

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Company Description For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them! Metallurgist Kalama, WA We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa. Welcome to Steelscape. Our team of 400 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We love what we do. We're a leading west-coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for construction providing enduring products, inspiring design options and superior customer experience - building a foundation of strength, beauty and performance within our communities. We sit alongside our colleagues at ASC Profiles as part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel. Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization. Joining the Steelscape team means you'll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future. Position Summary The Metallurgist provides technical support for products and manufacturing processes, prepares metallurgical reports, approves quality of products produced, develops supplier specifications, and ensures compliance with customer, company, and industry standards. This role contributes to product development efforts, leads continuous improvement projects, and performs root cause and corrective actions of product failures. The Metallurgist collaborates with Quality Systems, Technical Services, Operations, Product Development, and Sales personnel. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsibility Provide metallurgical support for purchase and evaluation of steel strip, including vendor evaluation, qualification, claim investigation, process failure, and supplier interface for continuous improvement. Ensure product quality and compliance with internal, customer, and industry specifications. Supervise and provide metallurgical support for lab testing and coordinate third-party tests as needed. Identify and contribute to continuous improvement projects. Develop and maintain quality management systems, procedures, and equipment to meet customer specifications and company quality requirements. Support customer claims and concerns by providing metallurgical expertise. Use statistical process control, analyze processing parameters and product test results to assess and improve production capabilities and product tolerances. Key Measures Metal Vendor Management: Specification review to trial in less than 45 days; vendor claims submitted within 45 days; OTMD/EBIT/COPQ metrics. Technical Review of Orders: Orders reviewed in less than 24 hours; OTMD compliance. Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions: Completed within 30 days; supports claims reduction and prime yield improvements. Authority & Decision Making Approve/reject metal vendor specifications. Review and approve/reject sales order entries. Disposition held or defective product. Determine if products meet customer or industry specifications. Approve process changes during production. Authorize acquisition of lab supplies and equipment. Education & Experience Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in metals manufacturing, fabrication, or analysis. Proficiency with Excel and/or process control software. Preferred: Previous experience in the steel industry Continuous improvement project leadership experience. Quality Management Systems development experience. SAP experience. Competencies Results-oriented with a proven track record of meeting deadlines. Effective cross-functional collaboration and industry engagement. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. Commitment to continuous process improvement. Ability to review and interpret technical data. Commitment to safe work practices. Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $100,152.000- $143,300.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards. Arbitration Notice Steelscape, LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment-related disputes between you and the Co

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