Quality Internship

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

This internship stands out from other quality internships because it provides students with hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of quality assurance within a major steel producer, rather than focusing on limited or repetitive tasks. Interns at Steel Dynamics are not only supporting established quality programs but also directly engaging in metallurgical testing, strip inspections, and root cause analysis that have a measurable impact on production efficiency and product reliability. Unlike many internships that restrict students to observation or data entry, this role involves active participation in customer and external audits, problem-solving alongside experienced engineers, and contributions to continuous improvement initiatives. The combination of technical lab work, exposure to vendor and agency interactions, and involvement in both short-term projects and long-term system improvements ensures that interns gain a comprehensive, industry-level experience that prepares them for future engineering and quality leadership roles.

This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Sinton Flat Roll Division located in Sinton, TX. This internship will take place in Summer 2027.

• →Support and maintain quality programs aligned with steel industry standards.
• →Assist in preparing, monitoring, and maintaining quality documents (PFMEAs, Control Plans, audit records).
• →Participate in internal, external, and customer audits; assist in documenting findings and corrective actions.
• →Work with team members to perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• →Conduct sample testing on coils, including width, gauge, hardness, adherence, coating thickness, and tensile properties.
• →Support metallurgical and material property testing, including chemical coating analysis, zinc coating weights, and spectrometer testing.
• →Assist with review of non-conforming material and support disposition processes.
• →Gain exposure to outside processing order reviews, vendor agreements, and performance monitoring.
• →Contribute to strip inspection activities, data collection, and reporting of results.
• →Participate in special projects assigned by the Quality team to enhance system efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Currently pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:
  • Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering
  • Quality Engineering
• Preferred GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.