Essential Knowledge and Skills:

3–7 years in a manufacturing engineering role with direct hands-on experience in heat treatment processes.Strong working knowledge of pyrometry, thermocouple placement, and temperature uniformity surveys (TUS).Proven track record with process qualifications (PPAP, FAI) and continuous improvement projects.Experience working with metallurgical labs to interpret hardness testing, microstructure evaluations, and process validations.Familiarity with managing furnaces (vacuum, atmosphere, induction, or other specialized heat treat equipment).Experience creating and maintaining work instructions, travelers, and process specifications.Exposure to ERP/MRP systems for manufacturing routings and BOMs.Strong skills in data analysis (yield rates, process capability, SPC).

Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace (especially NADCAP-accredited heat treat operations).Automotive (especially IATF 16949-compliant environments with CQI-9 standards).Defense/Military manufacturing.Industrial equipment manufacturing with critical heat treat components (e.g., gears, fasteners, high-strength parts).
 

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $88K to $110K.

Key Responsibilities:

The position is dedicated to the technical support of Heat Treat Manufacturing Processes.

Own and optimize heat treat manufacturing processes (e.g., hardening, tempering, annealing) for quality, efficiency, and throughput.Drive process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC (Statistical Process Control) methodologies.Develop, validate, and standardize heat treat procedures per industry standards (AMS 2750, CQI-9, NADCAP requirements).Lead root cause investigations (RCAs) and corrective actions for non-conformances in the heat treat area.Maintain and ensure compliance with all internal and external audit requirements (NADCAP, ISO9001, AS9100).Collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams on daily issues and strategic projects.Support capital equipment upgrades, selection, and installation (furnaces, quenching systems, etc.).Train operators and technicians on best practices for heat treating and part handling.