Technical Product Engineer

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in the steelmaking industry?

Join us! We are looking for the best-those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally!

About the Position:

Utilizing independent judgment, the Technical Product Engineer position provides technical support to the Sales Department and EQS customers for processing that occurs at sub-contracted vendors. Reviews and oversees technical processing of material at subcontractors and helps in dealing with vendor technical issues. Helps to ensure customer and specification requirements are met, and processing at external vendors occurs in a timely manner. Provides metallurgical support to management personnel.

About Ellwood Quality Steels:

• Family-owned business with long-range vision.
• The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot.
• Unmatched commitment to our customers.
• Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving.
• Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment.
• Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.
• A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.
• www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com

Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career.Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match
• Excellent health care, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits

What You'll Do:

• Reviews and provides technical instructions to vendors performing post-ingot processing. This includes, but is not limited to, hot work operations (forging/rolling), NDE, surface conditioning, and cropping.
• Investigate defects for failures that occur at vendors and during sub-contracted operations.
• Perform failure investigations on customer returns/claims.
• Witness and oversee forging or other critical processes at vendors to help develop best practices and more complete technical instructions.
• Provide technical support for operations at EQS after sub-contracted operations, such as discard practices.
• Monitor sub-contracted vendor performance in terms of quality, yield, and delivery.
• Provide technical support for vendor audits and supplier corrective action requests.
• Assist with inspections on outgoing material, in any product form (ingot, remelt ingot, billet, etc.).
• Must have ability and desire to work well with others.
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Meets attendance standards, including availability to work in excess of eight hours per day and weekends as necessary.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy or Material Science
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with steel processes/products. Experience with hot working operations (forging, rolling) is a plus.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Active and valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Commitment to safety

EQS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/ Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.