NTP Decatur - Quality Engineer

Nucor

Decatur, AL • On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the site's Quality Management System and drive quality initiatives.

  • Lead internal and external audits, claims investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with operations, commercial, customers, and suppliers to ensure product and process capability.


Nucor rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Tubular Products - South

Location: Decatur, AL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Tubular Products - Decatur is seeking a Quality Engineer to own the site's Quality Management System and drive quality initiatives. This is a full-time on-site position. This role serves as the technical representative on ASTM product specifications and ISO 9001 requirements, leading internal and external audits, claims investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions, and partnering with operations, commercial, customers and suppliers to ensure product and process capability. The Quality Engineer will lead building and sustaining a strong quality culture and work cross-functionally with teams throughout the tubular group.

 

We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and bonuses.
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time teammates. Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Opportunity for growth.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four-year degree in engineering, materials science, related field or equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement.
  • Strong analytical and process/product investigation skills
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to work unscheduled overtime
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites and/or other Nucor facilities as needed
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States both now and in the future without employer sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certified
  • Knowledge of ASTM, CSA, and other industry standards
  • Experience in quality in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in mechanical testing, especially Metallography, Charpy Impact and YTE
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace


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About Nucor

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Quality Engineer?

A: To succeed as a Quality Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in statistical process control, Six Sigma methodologies, and proficiency in quality management software such as Minitab or QMS. Soft skills like effective communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking are also crucial, as Quality Engineers must collaborate with cross-functional teams and identify root causes of defects. By combining these technical and soft skills, Quality Engineers can drive process improvements, reduce defects, and contribute to the overall success of their organization, ultimately supporting their career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Quality Engineer?

A: A Quality Engineer's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Quality Engineer Assistant or Junior Quality Engineer, where they develop foundational knowledge in quality management systems, statistical process control, and regulatory compliance. As they gain experience, they progress to mid-level roles like Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer, where they take on leadership responsibilities, develop and implement quality improvement initiatives, and mentor junior team members. Senior Quality Engineers can then move into senior leadership positions, such as Quality Manager or Director of Quality, or transition into related fields like Six Sigma Black Belt or Operations Management, leveraging their expertise in quality assurance and process optimization.



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