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Chief Metallurgist

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.
Auburn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2025

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.

Location: Auburn, NY, United States

Annual Salary Range: $127,192.00 – 140,233.60 plus an estimated additional ROA annual compensation based on division performance.


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 Steel Auburn is seeking candidates for the position of Chief Metallurgist. This position is responsible for providing leadership for the Quality Department and for developing an effective strategy incorporating all departments to achieve the quality goals of the division through a team-oriented and cooperative approach. This position will be directly involved in new product development, evaluating and resolving customer claims, review of product inquiries, failure analysis, coordinating continuous improvement products and support for the production teams. The successful candidate will work on quality trends, root cause, corrective actions, internal and external audits and will also be involved in instrument rations, recordkeeping and document control. The Chief Metallurgist is a safety and environmental advocate and will help to add value to the safety and environmental culture of the division. Not only will this position be a leader who will work with the Melt Shop and Roll Mill but will also provide support for our sales team and customers. Customer interactions will include customer communication and visits.


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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, a related degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Five years of steel industry experience
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Two years of experience managing or working within a formal Quality Management System


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and application of product and testing specifications such as ASME, ASTM, ISO, etc.
  • Demonstrated results in steel making process optimization and new product development


Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

Salary : $127,192 - $140,234

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