Sr. Engineer- Heat Treatment

Role Objective:

• Monitor and control all heat treatment processes (carburizing, nitriding, hardening, tempering, annealing, induction, etc.) to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform metallurgical inspections including hardness, microstructure, and case depth analysis.
• Approve heat treatment cycles, parameters, and reports in line with customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO, IATF, CQI-9,QMS, NADCAP if applicable).
• Conduct quality audits of heat treatment operations and documentation.

Process & Equipment

• Validate furnace performance temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) and system accuracy tests (SAT).
• Ensure proper calibration of hardness testers, pyrometers, and other instruments.
• Support preventive maintenance of furnaces and equipment.
• Develop & optimize heat treatment cycles for new components.

Customer & Compliance

• Address customer complaints related to heat treatment quality and provide effective corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instructions).
• Interface with customers and auditors during quality system audits and approvals.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement statistical process control (SPC) and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA).
• Drive initiatives to reduce rejections, scrap, and rework.
• Support cost reduction projects through cycle optimization and energy efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of metallurgical principles and heat treatment processes.
• Hands-on experience in microstructure analysis, hardness testing, and NDT methods.
• Proficiency in quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Knowledge of CQI-9 (Heat Treatment System Assessment) and ISO/IATF standards.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional and customer interaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering (preferred Metallurgy).
• 58 years of experience in Heat Treatment Quality function in automotive / aerospace / precision components industry.
• Experience in CQI-9 compliance and customer audits preferred