Process Engineer

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Job description: Design and validate induction hardening processes for alloy steel grades and components. Develop process parameters (frequency, power, dwell time, quench method, coil design, etc.) to meet metallurgical and mechanical requirements. Optimize cycle times, energy usage, and equipment utilization. Provide technical support for daily production activities, troubleshooting process deviations and quality issues. Ensure adherence to process specifications, control plans, and other requirements. Coordinate with operators for setup, trials, and process stabilization. Define and monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) to achieve desired case depth, hardness profile, and microstructure. Conduct root cause analysis for defects (cracks, distortion, soft spots, etc.) and implement corrective/preventive actions. Support PPAP, APQP, and customer audits related to heat treatment processes Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation. Drive process capability (Cp, Cpk) improvements and scrap reduction initiatives. Support cost reduction and energy efficiency projects. Accountability Safety, Process Validation, Quality, Standardization, and Continuous improvements.