Job Description

Company Description

Roles & Responsibilities :

Position Overview


The Heat Treatment and Surface Treatment Expert will act as the technical representative at an internal customer site, responsible for delivering advanced solutions in heat treatment and various surface engineering processes. With 8-10 years of industry experience, this expert will ensure process excellence, troubleshoot complex issues, optimize production, and bridge technical communication between the customer and company teams.


Key Responsibilities

Oversee and optimize heat treatment and surface treatment processes

(e.g., carburizing, nitriding, annealing, hardening, shot blasting, painting, plating). Conduct

process audits, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation

for process deviations and product failures. Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams at the customer site to ensure products meet required mechanical and surface properties. Serve as the

primary technical contact

for all heat treatment and surface engineering queries from the customer. Develop, review, and validate process parameters and technical documentation (process sheets, Standard Operating Procedures, heat treatment charts, etc.). Coordinate and support metallurgical and surface analysis using advanced laboratory equipment (hardness testers, microstructure analysis, surface roughness testers, etc.). Lead or participate in

continuous improvement projects

focused on cycle-time reduction, energy savings, yield improvement, and waste minimization. Train and mentor internal staff on best practices in heat and surface treatment technologies. Ensure

compliance to quality and environmental standards

(e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001). Stay updated on

industry advancements, new technologies, and standards

relevant to materials engineering, heat treatment, and surface finishing.

Educational qualification:

Bachelor's (required) or Master's (preferred) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience :

8-10 years of hands-on experience

in heat treatment and/or surface treatment within the automotive, aerospace, machinery, or metals industry.

Mandatory/requires Skills :

Strong knowledge of various

heat treatment and surface engineering processes

(thermal, chemical, and mechanical treatments). Experience with

failure analysis techniques

(fractography, microstructure analysis, etc.). Familiarity with

metallurgical laboratories, testing procedures, and relevant analytical tools

. Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings/specifications and translating them into robust process controls. Exposure to

continuous improvement methodologies

(Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen). Strong

communication and interpersonal skills

for effective interaction with internal and customer stakeholders. Experience handling

multiple projects/assignments simultaneously

with a focus on process optimization. Knowledge of

international quality standards and customer-specific requirements

Preferred Skills :

Exposure to

automation and digitalization

in heat treatment and surface engineering processes. Experience working as a

resident or liaison technical specialist

at customer locations. Strong ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation for internal and external review. * Knowledge of

global standards

(ASTM, SAE, DIN, ISO, CQI-9 for heat treatment, etc.).