<p>Job Description</p> <p>U. S. Steel Tubular Products has an immediate opening for a Quench and Temper (Q&T) Quality Assurance Engineer at its seamless pipe manufacturing facility located in Fairfield, Alabama. This role requires an individual who has a demonstrated track record of overseeing Q&T activities in a production environment.</p> <p>Successful candidates demonstrate their commitment to safety, environmental compliance, quality, and ethics by following U.S. Steel's core values. U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufactures a full line of threaded pipe for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Standard and Line (S&L) pipe.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Foster a culture, including ways of working and behaviors, that is congruent with our mission, values, and success model. </li><li>Collaborate with Product Engineering, Commercial/Sales, Business Planning and Operations teams to assist in the creation optimized Quench and Temper (Q&T) schedules for seamless OCTG products. </li><li>Oversee the quench and temper processing operational parameters to ensure seamless tubulars meet quality and industry standards. </li><li>Develop and implement process control plans to optimize quench and temper parameters for improved product consistency and efficiency. </li><li>Monitor and analyze process data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed. </li><li>Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. </li><li>Conduct regular inspections of quench and temper equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. </li><li>Coordinate with other departments, such as production and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of quench and temper processes within the overall manufacturing workflow. </li><li>Work as team member or team lead on quality improvement projects. </li><li>Support the Quality Management System (QMS) by scheduled and unscheduled quality auditing and monitoring, ensuring inspection and testing compliance, and improving customer satisfaction. </li><li>Support Operations and Staff groups within U.S. Steel Tubular Products. </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related engineering field. </li><li>5+ years' experience in Quench & Temper operations which demonstrates technical expertise in Quality Assurance / Quality Control activities and associated software, e.g. Minitab, Tableau, Pi Vision. </li><li>5+ years' Quality Management System Auditing </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical specifications. </li><li>Strong computer and writing skills. </li><li>Experience leading teams, working in teams, and working with customers. </li><li>Proven track record of troubleshooting difficult problems in a plant environment. </li><li>Familiarity with API 5CT, API 5L, API Q1, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 standards a plus </li><li>Travel up to 20% </li></ul>