Materials Engineer Rotational Program
Charter Steel
Materials Engineering Rotational Program - May 2027 Grads
About the Program
The Materials Engineering Rotational program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering graduate to join Charter Steel on a full-time basis and rotate between different departments, accelerating their professional growth and development.
- Program Structure:
- Ohio based candidates: rotations in Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH
- Start Date: June 2027
- Rotations: Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, Processing Plant, or Technical Services
Key Responsibilities
- Learn the operations of the plant and how metallurgical theories and practices are incorporated into those operations to improve the process.
- Understand the effect of process changes on product performance.
- Collect and communicate product quality data.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis of process-related defects and effects on final products.
- Assist in trouble-shooting and resolving customer complaints with failure analysis and metallographic interpretations.
- Contribute to process improvements based on detailed analysis of quality parameters data and collaboration with outside technical resources and organizations.
- Participate in Six Sigma, Orange Belt, and problem solving teams.
- Answer inquiries from other departments and monitor production for problems or issues.
- Conduct customer and internal tours based on product and process needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
- Related internship or work experience.
- High level of initiative for excellence, results, and process improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated abilities in planning and communication of ideas and concepts.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals at all levels of the business.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated passion and intellectual curiosity within the steel industry and Materials field of study.
- Willingness to travel as needed.