Senior Engineer, Metallurgical

Listing reference: arcmt_000607

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 August 2025

Industry: Manufacturing

Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly", a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

ArcelorMittal South Africa is currently recruiting a Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Key Performance Areas

• Contribute towards the optimization of the economic value of the products made by improving the product and quality performance of production units

• Contribute to ArcelorMittal's strategy through the improvement of the quality of AMSA products

• Liaise with R&D on benchmarking or best practices towards a CI focus on products and quality improvement

• Develop and implement new customer standards (internal and external) in consultation with Operations and Customer Technical Services

• Develop and audit production processes to sustain behavioural change in production, maintenance, planning, and quality control

• Final decision-making authority on the release of material to customers

• Conduct trend and situation analysis at a higher level to assist and direct production and progress teams in root cause analysis (apply Six Sigma or other analysis tool)

• Ensure detailed analysis of defect and product performance trends as experienced by internal and external customers

• Ensure that action plans to improve quality are implemented, maintained, and controlled

• Initiate and implement improvement projects and ideas that have a strategic and longer-term impact

• Communicate effectively to persuade and influence stakeholders

• Coach, develop, and improve quality training manuals for Inspectors, Superintendents,

• Process Controllers, Technicians, and Quality Controllers

• Collaborate with Engineers and other technical staff successfully

• Manage long-term pro-active relationships with customers (internal and external)

Qualifications

• B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8) in Metallurgical (Physical)

• ECSA registration

• Preferably a Management Development Program

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6 years with an applicable quality management background

• Experience, knowledge, and understanding of the following codes: ISO9001:2015,

• OHSAS45001:2018, ISO14001:2015

• Extensive knowledge of internal production processes (Long Prod - QM Product Management )

• Extensive knowledge of products produced (properties, dimensions, and end uses)

• Computer proficiency (SAP, Microsoft Office, IQMS, Business Objects, Phoenix,
CGSIS)

• Compliance with legal requirements for the business unit as per the OHS Act 85 of 1993

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic and results-driven

• Customer-oriented

• Ability to build and maintain relationships and interact effectively with customers and colleagues on a departmental, national, and international level

• Leadership skills

• Attention to detail, analytical, benchmarking, problem solving, coordination, and facilitation skills

• Communication skills