Lead applications engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for an Applications Engineer, based in our Research & Innovation Center in Middletown, Ohio Regional Office. This role works directly with customers on business development activities including new product development, new program launch, and material qualifications.

Summary of Responsibilities: Performs engineering activities supporting product and application development Interacts directly with new and existing customers, identifies new applications, as well as new product development opportunities Leads early vendor involvement activity, analyzes product requirements, tracks material prototyping needs and assures production intent material availability for customer trials Collaborate with Research, Products & Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Technical Service, and Quality in advanced product planning, pre-launch, and launch support to meet customer requirements Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a Engineering or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Experience in steel applications and steel product development Familiarity with automotive, appliance, or other manufacturing processes and development protocols Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail [email protected] call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.