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Summary

The Quality Specialist is responsible for leading the Disassemble, Inspect, and Advising (DIA) process for heavy blast furnace equipment within the Valparaiso workshop. This role evaluates worn components, identifies failure mechanisms, develops technical refurbishment recommendations, and ensures all rebuilt equipment complies with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

The position combines hands-on engineering, quality assurance, technical reporting, cost estimation, and supplier collaboration to support the successful refurbishment of critical blast furnace equipment. Occasional travel to supplier facilities is required.

What we do:

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals.  SMS group Inc. in Valparaiso, IN is a part of a global company that employs more than 12,000 at over 100 locations, throughout 31 countries.  We use our over 150 years of experience and unique expertise in metallurgy, industrial processes and digitalization to create new perspectives for our industry through continuous innovation.  We are the leading market player in the design and construction of blast furnace and coke oven plants and an original equipment supplier, offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for iron making, metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of heavy mechanical assemblies, welding, machining, and industrial repair practices. Strong understanding of blast furnace equipment is preferred.
• Experience conducting dimensional inspections, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Inspection Skills:

• Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, height gauges, and other inspection tools.

Leadership & Communication:

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations and coordinate workflow across multiple departments.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to customers, suppliers.

Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite and ERP system experience

Travel:

• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer and supplier facilities within North America.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or equivalent Quality certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of welding inspection, NDT methods, and heavy industrial fabrication.
• Experience using Faro Arm/CMM
• Experience working with blast furnace equipment, coke plants, steel mills, or similar heavy process industries.
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Experience with quality management software and project management tools is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk. 
• Frequently required to sit. 
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. 
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift light weight (less than 25 pounds)