Metallurgical Engineer at Worthington Industries Inc in Delta, Ohio

Job Description:

The Metallurgical/Materials Science Engineer in this position is responsible for providing product

process and systems support for production processes at our facility in Delta

Ohio. This facility has a pickle line

hot dip galvanizing line

and slitter

and supplies the automotive

construction

energy

and agricultural markets. Responsibilities include applying metallurgical and engineering principles to the design

development and operation of processes and equipment while also contributing to new grade and supplier development. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver who demonstrates a strong work ethic and enjoys continuous learning to support meeting customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote safety initiatives.
• Develop material and processing parameters to efficiently achieve desired end-product properties and attributes based upon customer and industry specifications.
• Define and develop mechanical property and performance capabilities for hot rolled and coated products.
• Research

  design and manage product/process capability and development and continuous improvement projects.

  
  
• Provide metallurgical expertise to the purchasing

  commercial

  
  

  operating

  
  

  material disposition

  
  

  and customer claim groups.

  
  
• Interpretation of industry (e.g. ASTM

  EN/DIN

  
  

  SAE) and customer specifications.

  
  
• Interface with steel mills to ensure raw material enables correct final product characteristics.
• Prescribe metallurgical testing and interpret results for internal and external customer presentations.
• Support the metallurgical laboratory through test standard interpretation

  procedural development

  
  

  and test equipment selection due diligence.

  
  
• Involvement in on-site meetings/tours with customers and vendors.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and laboratory technicians.
• Participate in claims and corrective action processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science Engineering or equivalent experience
• Multiple years of hot dip galvanizing experience
• Knowledge in statistics and/or advanced analytics a plus
• Advanced knowledge of ferrous metallurgy
• Advanced knowledge of steel making and downstream processing technologies
• Advanced knowledge of steel forming processes
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of welding a plus

About Us

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing

electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America

Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing

pickling

configured blanking

specialty cold reduction

lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus

Ohio

Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy

commitment to sustainability and proven business system

Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers

creating opportunities for employees

and strengthening its communities.