Speaker Night

February 5, 2018

McMaster Materials Students Technical Society had the pleasure of hosting Rob Martin, General Manager, Metallurgy, Quality, and Continuous Improvement at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Rob gave a presentation to us about his career in ferrous metallurgy and the past, present, and future of the steel industry.

Following the presentation, Rob, other AMD employees (including recent graduates and an HR representative) and student members gathered together for a social evening.

Speaker Biography:

Rob Martin is the General Manager, Metallurgy, Quality and Continuous Improvement at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. He received his Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from McGill University in 1990. He began his professional career at Dofasco in 1990 working in a variety of roles in Manufacturing Technology in both the Hot Mill and Galvanize areas. Rob held the position of Manager of Product Metallurgy between 1999 and 2006, after which he was appointed to the position of Business Unit Manager in Galvanize Technology. In 2015, Rob was appointed to his current position of General Manager, Metallurgy, Quality and Continuous Improvement. Over his 27-year career, Rob has played a leadership role in various strategic initiatives in the areas of New Product Development, Quality Improvement, Business Systems, and World Class Continuous Improvement. Prior to his recent appointment, Rob was the Manufacturing Process Manager for the #6 Galvanize Line project responsible for the commissioning and rampup of the new facility. He is also a member of the CanmetMATERIALS for Innovation Advisory Committee.