What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

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.

What Makes This Internship Different?

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.

Internship Location

This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Heartland Flat Roll Division located in Terre Haute, IN, in the Quality Department. This internship will take place Fall 2025. 

Internship Benefits

• Furnished Housing Free of Cost
  • Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
• 401(k) & Company Match
  
  • Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts
  
  • Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  • Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza
  
  • A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay
  
  • Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

What Are My Responsibilities as a Quality Intern at Steel Dynamics?

• 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.

What Qualifications Do I Need?

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