Heat Treat Engineer (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, IN)

Industry: Engineering

Company: NTN Bearing Corp.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting, developing and implementing engineering processes related to Induction Heat Treat and Tempering for the manufacturing of constant velocity joint (CVJs). Works closely with all related departments to support company objectives within a team based hands-on environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports, develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods for heat treat operations.
• Tests and evaluates equipment, instruments and components to eliminate failures and increase productivity and quality.
• Analyzes and designs workflow, work force utilization, space requirements, and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Develops and maintains heat treat recipes.
• Completes changes to programs to produce quality components that meet drawing limits/customer requirements.
• Plans and specifies tooling and coil requirements for production, including jigs and fixtures.
• Ensures heat treat processes are running at optimum efficiency with correct patterns and physical properties.
• Works to tight tolerances and checks own work during trial production batch runs.
• Participates in and/or leads cost reduction activities.
• Works closely with members of Manufacturing and Quality to support company targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Troubleshoots heat treat machine set ups and coil issues and other production issues on the shop floor when needed.
• Demonstrates a good analytical approach to problem solving.
• Uses statistical methods to evaluate process performance vs. specification.
• Installs and completes initial start-up of equipment (may require international travel for machine validation).
• Creates and maintains process routings, process drawings, recipes, coil design, and tooling lists.
• Interacts with tooling, equipment, and sub-contract vendors to determine appropriate specifications and to arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or services.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information, as needed.
• Serves as technical leader of Engineering team comprised of Engineering Technician(s) and Japanese Support Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or similar preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with induction heat treat equipment in an engineering role preferred.
• Experience with induction heat treat and tempering processes required.
• Working knowledge of metallurgical testing procedures preferred.
• Good hands on ability (help, assist and perform).
• Can read and understand geometric dimension and tolerance included on blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Experience with 3D modeling a plus.
• General shop fabrication skills a plus.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally and communicate with internal and external parties.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend effective corrective action.
• Ability to organize, plan, allocate resources and prioritize in order to meet multiple overlapping and competing deadlines and strict timelines.
• Strict attention to safety.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities.
• Good organizational skills (document control).
• Budget and financial experience.
• Ability to respond to issues outside of normal business hours.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or in a multi-cultural environment a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing Walking: Ability to stand for extended periods and walk long distances, climbing stairs or ladders occasionally.
• Repetitive Motion: Capable of performing repetitive tasks, including grasping, lifting, twisting and reaching. and bending, squatting.
• Hand-eye Coordination: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls and make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Fine Motor Skills: Ability to use manual dexterity to operate levers, buttons, and controls.
• Vision Attention to Detail: Good close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focusand ensure safe operations, including reading gauges and safety indicators.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to maintain focus and physical energy throughout the workday. The pace of work is steady.
• Balance Mobility: Must have good balance and be able to move freely in tight spaces, ability to bend and squat.
• Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in various conditions including varying temperatures, exposure to manufacturing oils and fluids and moderate noise levels.
• Safety Gear: Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots, hard hat as required.