Quality Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Engineer at Cleveland Works Facility.  The Quality Engineer will lead Quality Systems Management program at Cleveland Works to ensure the plant meets the requirements of the Quality Management Process and applicable external quality standards. The Quality Engineer will also support other aspects of the Quality Department as needed. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience or Engineering degree, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations. 

Summary of Responsibilities:   

• Plan and conduct Quality Audits of operating departments and support disciplines. 

• Lead product/process improvement team efforts.

• Maintain calibration system and oversee internal and external calibration of measuring equipment.

• Perform and document Measurement System Analysis (gage studies). 

• Prepare PPAP documentation and maintain PPAP system. 

• Prepare and assist with maintenance of core quality documents including FMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams.

• Coordinate and help host external audits performed at Cleveland Works.

• Coordinate timely completion of Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and ensure that they are complete and accurate. 

• Support Operations as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in technical Engineering field or relevant experience.

• Ability to coordinate and execute a multitude of projects with minimal supervision. 

• Data analysis skills necessary for data driven decision making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office products. 

• Travel requirements: Infrequent <10%.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related Engineering discipline.

• Experience in steel production or manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Quality System requirements for IATF 16949 and/or QS 9001.

• Formal internal auditor/ lead auditor quality system training and experience.

• Knowledge and experience with Quality Core Tools (FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP,APQP).

• 3 years of experience in Quality Management Systems.

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.  

The salary range for this role is $80,000 – $95,000.  An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.   

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.