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This role supports the successful development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of specialty steel products by planning and managing trials, monitoring product cost and performance, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration among operations, technical, quality, and commercial teams. The position also provides metallurgical expertise and process control guidance to support product quality, operational effectiveness, and long-term product performance.\nMain Responsibilities / Essential Functions\nManage and coordinate product development activities for SSA and SSS products from trial planning through performance review and follow-up actions.\n\nServe as the primary point of contact for product development meetings by organizing and leading meetings, documenting discussion outcomes, publishing notes and action items, and coordinating onsite development efforts.\n\nPrepare and maintain product development trial documentation, including trial sheets, operating parameters, and performance results, to ensure accurate tracking and evaluation of development work.\n\nAnalyze product cost, quality, and performance data to assess current product effectiveness and identify opportunities for product enhancements, process improvements, and cost optimization.\n\nPartner with 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