Automotive Technical Lead

About the Role

The role involves supporting automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers by bridging technical requirements with Nucor’s production capabilities. Safety is the top priority; candidates must be able to lead and maintain safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. • Interpret and communicate OEM/Tier 1 quality and technical requirements, supplier portals, and material specifications. • Manage customer feedback, claims, and corrective actions, keeping account managers and production teams informed. • Lead cross‑divisional problem‑solving for quality and technical opportunities and support RFQs. • Collaborate with OEM/Tier 1 to anticipate material needs and convey mill capabilities. • Assist customers early in material selection and support application of Nucor automotive‑grade steels. • Provide design support for efficient steel structures and guide grade development based on OEM input. • Uphold and lead safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸technical requirements
• ▸problem solving
• ▸material planning
• ▸material selection
• ▸design support
• ▸safety leadership

What You Bring

Nucor Corporation’s division is seeking a candidate for a position based in Southfield, Michigan, with the possibility to work remotely from any Nucor location. Applications are accepted until January 31, 2026. • Hold a four‑year undergraduate degree and five years of steel or automotive technical experience. • Preferred: degree in metallurgy or material science; automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience.

Requirements

• ▸four‑year degree
• ▸5 years
• ▸steel
• ▸automotive
• ▸metallurgy
• ▸oem

Work Environment

Onsite