Material Science/Heat Treat Engineer, Metallurgy ($85,000 - $95,000/yr)

at  HS Heat Treating IMT Group

• Join an established industry leader, promising you stability and security
• Become a key part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and diverse team that values every perspective
• Earn a highly competitive annual salary of $85,000 - $95,000, negotiable based on experience, and comprehensive benefits!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

H&S Heat Treating is looking for a full-time Material Science/Heat Treat Engineer based in Port Robinson, ON.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be primarily responsible for managing and executing alterations to heat treatment operations within our sizable commercial facility, ensuring compliance with customer standards and specifications.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the ISO 9001/IATF Business Management Systems
• Offering expertise in metallurgical and material science aspects relevant to heat treating products
• Collaborating with the Quality Manager to integrate quality systems and facilitate their implementation
• Aiding in training and auditing of plant personnel for inspection and testing tasks
• Supervising the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment, including furnace control systems
• Working with the Quality Manager to maintain a robust Quality Management system aligned with customer specifications
• Coordinating the development and approval of quality and process-related documents
• Managing sample runs and PPAP submissions, communicating results to stakeholders
• Engaging with customers to discuss technical specifications and quality requirements

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MORE ABOUT YOU

To qualify, you will need a Post-Secondary Education or equivalent experience, complemented by a background in Metallurgical Engineering. Additionally, you must have 5+ years of experience in material science or as a metallurgist, ideally within heat treat engineering.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of Heat Treating processes
• Developed background in iron and steel engineering (asset)
• Familiarity with AMS 2750, CQi9, ISO 9001, and IATF (asset)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality principles
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills, especially within a unionized environment
• Ability to make effective and prompt decisions, curating and developing processes in a in cost-efficient manner

As our ideal candidate, you are a diplomatic and personable communicator, skilled at explaining complex technical issues in understandable terms to a diverse audience, including unionized shop floor workers with varied skillsets and perspectives. Your ability to provide clear explanations of non-compliance and propose practical improvements is crucial. You should be able to seamlessly integrate into our team and handle the unique challenges of a setting that may be resistant to new approaches.
This position is perfect for a dynamic engineer or metallurgist prepared to immediately engage and influence our operations significantly. We are looking for a dedicated individual who not only demonstrates robust technical expertise but is also proficient at diplomatically navigating the complexities of a unionized workplace, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Supporting the ISO 9001/IATF Business Management Systems
• Offering expertise in metallurgical and material science aspects relevant to heat treating products
• Collaborating with the Quality Manager to integrate quality systems and facilitate their implementation
• Aiding in training and auditing of plant personnel for inspection and testing tasks
• Supervising the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment, including furnace control systems
• Working with the Quality Manager to maintain a robust Quality Management system aligned with customer specifications
• Coordinating the development and approval of quality and process-related documents
• Managing sample runs and PPAP submissions, communicating results to stakeholders
• Engaging with customers to discuss technical specifications and quality requirement