[ Position ] Heat Treatment Engineer [ Summary ] A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled and dedicated Heat Treatment Engineer to design, optimize, and manage thermal processing operations to enhance the mechanical properties, durability, and performance of metal components. This role plays a critical part in combining metallurgy expertise, process control, and quality assurance to ensure product specifications are met while leading shop floor team members. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of thermal processing, hands-on testing abilities, and strong engineering problem-solving skills. [ Essential Duties ] Process Design & Optimization ・Develop and refine heat treatment cycles (such as Carburizing, Induction Hardening, quenching, tempering, etc.) to meet material specifications and performance goals. ・Address defects, material inconsistencies, or process deviations to continuously improve yield and product quality. Metallurgical Testing & Quality Assurance ・Conduct and interpret metallurgical tests, including hardness, tensile, and microstructure analysis, to ensure top product quality. ・Ensure full compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and specific customer specifications. Equipment Operation & Maintenance ・Operate and maintain furnaces, quenching systems, and related equipment. ・Troubleshoot technical and equipment issues to maintain process consistency and uptime. Training & Team Supervision ・Train and guide Heat Treatment Operators and Production Supervisors on safe, efficient heat treatment procedures. ・Work closely with manufacturing management (reporting to the Vice President) to ensure high operational performance. [ Working Location ] Columbus, IN [ Salary / Benefit ] $100K - $120K / year [ Holidays ]

Weekend and Holidays Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience developing heat treatment processes (e.g., carburizing, induction hardening) and troubleshooting metallurgical defects?

Experience:

Heat Treat:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person