Metallurgical Engineering Graduate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family‑owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Ready to shape the future of Steel? Charter Steel is hiring for a May 2027 graduate for our Materials Engineering Rotational 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!

• Ohio based candidates: rotations in Cleveland, OH or Fostoria, OH
• WI based candidates: rotations in Saukville, WI

Start Date: June 2027

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials 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.

• 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.

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• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.
• Additionally, we offer company‑paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Charter Manufacturing is a family‑owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four‑generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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