Heat Treatment Engineer

Location: Columbus, IN

Compensation: $100,000–$150,000 annually DOE

Hours: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (flexible)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application.

An established industrial manufacturing company specializing in metal components and precision manufacturing processes is seeking an experienced Heat Treatment Engineer to strengthen its manufacturing operations.

The Heat Treatment Engineer will oversee, optimize, and improve thermal processing operations to ensure metal components meet required mechanical properties, durability, and quality standards. This hands‑on role requires strong metallurgical knowledge, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

The position also involves supervising production personnel, supporting machining operations, and improving manufacturing efficiency.

• Develop and optimize heat treatment processes, including carburizing, induction hardening, quenching, and tempering.
• Conduct and interpret hardness, tensile, and microstructure testing.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot furnaces, quenching systems, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Support machining operations, including lathe-related production activities.
• Investigate material defects, process deviations, and quality issues to improve production yield.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, ISO, and customer quality standards.
• Train and supervise heat treatment operators and production personnel.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in heat treatment, metallurgy, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of thermal processing, metallurgy, and material properties.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and resolving production issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with lathe operations and machining processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and shop floor software.
• Experience supervising or training production personnel.
• Professional Japanese language proficiency.

• Immediate availability is preferred.
• Reports directly to senior management.
• Supervisory responsibilities include heat treatment operators and production personnel.
• Compensation is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs.