Process Engineer

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:Process Engineer Nitriding Treatments

Location: Chattanooga TN employee must live within a 50-mile distance

The HEF Group (HQ: France) is a global leader in the science of tribology for more than 50 years and offers innovative nitriding surface treatments and PVD thin-film coating solutions for corrosion wear and friction reduction of automotive and industrial machinery HEF operates 70 facilities throughout Europe Asia and the Americas engaged in providing Liquid Nitriding services & chemicals; PVD based coating services; tribology testing services; and supplying engineered sleeve bearings & bushings for demanding industrial applications. For more information about HEF USA please visit global service jobbing network provided liquid nitriding treatments and PVD coating services to a diverse range of applications in automotive industrial machinery aerospace medical oil& gas power generation to name a few.

Techniques Surfaces USA (TS USA) a subsidiary of the HEF Group is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for out Chattanooga TN facility.

Process Engineer Job Duties:

Provide operations support through implementation of effective process controls for Nitriding surface treatment for TS USAs Chattanooga TN facility.
Lead process development and certification for new Nitriding surface treatment applications for TS USAs Chattanooga TN facility.
Perform root cause investigations and implement operational corrective and preventative actions to solve technical process and/or material/metallurgical issues related to quality operations and processes.
Provide operations support through implementation of effective process controls for Liquid Nitriding treatments.
Responsible for surface treatment qualification and certification requirements to maintain operational engineering and quality compliance. Includes coordinating with metallurgical lab on key assignments.
Develop and manage technical documents that provide engineering requirements for Nitriding operations.
Provide process related training to production quality and metallurgical lab staff.
Collaborate with sales and assist operations staff to develop new applications for Liquid Nitriding treatments. Includes assistance on cost analysis and designing necessary tooling.
Liaise with HEF Group R&D and Application Engineering organizations across facilities to develop effective working relationships and enhance surface treatment expertise for Chattanooga TN facility.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Skills/Qualifications:

4-year science / engineering degree minimum preferably in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science or Chemical Engineering.
2-5 years of experience in process engineering related to metallurgical surface treatments and coatings.
Strong metallurgical understanding of ferrous based materials (steel) and heat treatment essential.
Good understanding of surface engineering technologies as applied to wear-resistant hard coatings is essential.
Knowledge of metallurgical services such as heat treatment electroplating nitriding thermal-spray coatings etc. as applied to automotive or industrial equipment/ component manufacturers is a plus.
Basic knowledge of common industrial and automotive applications required.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 automotive certification and CQI-9 heat treatment assessment desired.
Familiarity with Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal is a plus.
Experience with customizing existing metallurgical processes to meet customers specific technical requirements. Demonstrated Application engineering skills is highly desirable.
Proven ability to drive process improvement and change with results that have impacted the business.
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders within the customers and parent organization product & process engineers operations and sales staff etc.
Must have strong leadership training and facilitation skills.

We offer a competitive salary excellent health benefits and 401(k) plan etc.

Bonus Plan: 7% annually based upon completion of objectives.

Medical Benefits: Cigna company currently pays 80% of the medical insurance premium. Medical Benefits start after 30 days of employment first of the following month.

401k: Company matches up to 4% when employee contributes 6%. 401k starts after 12 months of employment.

ESOP: HEF is an employee-owned company. After time qualifications have been met employees have the opportunity to participate in the companys lucrative shareholding program.

Title:Process Engineer Nitriding TreatmentsLocation: Chattanooga TN employee must live within a 50-mile distanceThe HEF Group (HQ: France) is a global leader in the science of tribology for more than 50 years and offers innovative nitriding surface treatments and PVD thin-film coating solutions for...