Quality Engineer - Steel Manufacturer | Lake Station, IN
Michael Page International
- Lake Station, Indiana
- 22 days ago
- $70,000–$100,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Our client is a respected industry leader in steel production and heavy manufacturing, supplying essential products to key sectors including automotive, construction, and packaging. As part of a major growth initiative, they are investing heavily in one of their flagship facilities through operational expansion, the addition of new manufacturing capabilities, and continued growth of their quality and engineering organizations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lake Station, Indiana |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $70,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Quality Assurance Engineer
About Our Client
Our client is a respected industry leader in steel production and heavy manufacturing, supplying essential products to key sectors including automotive, construction, and packaging. As part of a major growth initiative, they are investing heavily in one of their flagship facilities through operational expansion, the addition of new manufacturing capabilities, and continued growth of their quality and engineering organizations.
Job Description
Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards. Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production. Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement. Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions. Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedures. Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings. Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred. Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements. Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment. Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.
What's on Offer
Salary typically between $70K-$100K depending on experience. Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision). 401k with ~6% company match. PTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 3 weeks.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Quality, Technical
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Lake Station
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Ben Aldrich
Job Reference: JN-082026-7083830
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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