NTP Decatur - Quality Engineer
Date: Aug 31, 2026
Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Tubular Products - South
Location: Decatur, AL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
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 Tubular Products – Decatur is seeking a Quality Engineer to own the site’s Quality Management System and drive quality initiatives. This is a full-time on-site position. This role serves as the technical representative on ASTM product specifications and ISO 9001 requirements, leading internal and external audits, claims investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions, and partnering with operations, commercial, customers and suppliers to ensure product and process capability. The Quality Engineer will lead building and sustaining a strong quality culture and work cross-functionally with teams throughout the tubular group.
We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and bonuses.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time teammates. Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Opportunity for growth.
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:
- Four-year degree in engineering, materials science, related field or equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement.
- Strong analytical and process/product investigation skills
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work unscheduled overtime
- Willingness to travel to customer sites and/or other Nucor facilities as needed
- Must be authorized to work in the United States both now and in the future without employer sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certified
- Knowledge of ASTM, CSA, and other industry standards
- Experience in quality in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in mechanical testing, especially Metallography, Charpy Impact and YTE
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Decatur