HTI
Heat Treat Engineer
position with HTI. HTI is searching for an experienced
Heat Treat Engineer
for an opportunity with a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier in the Summerville, SC area. This role supports heat treat processes, drives metallurgical and process optimization, and ensures product quality and performance within a highly automated production environment. This is a full-time, onsite, direct-hire position.
What We Offer
Full-time, direct-hire engineering role supporting a specialized heat treat operation within a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment
Opportunity to lead heat treat process ownership, metallurgical analysis, and parameter development
Direct involvement with a fully automated production line, including troubleshooting and optimization of heat treat results
Collaboration with internal engineering teams and support from metallurgy experts at overseas headquarters
Career growth in a technically challenging and highly visible department
Occasional domestic or international travel as needed
What You Need
Strong hands-on experience with industrial heat treat operations (carburizing, hardening, quenching, tempering, or similar processes)
Understanding of metallurgical principles, material transformation, hardness curves, and heat treat failure modes
Ability to adjust and optimize heat treat parameters to achieve consistent mechanical properties
Prior exposure to automated manufacturing environments
Experience analyzing variation and implementing structured problem-solving (A3, 5Y, 8D, Ishikawa)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field preferred
Associate’s degree may be considered if heat treat expertise is strong
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, process documentation, and quality requirements
Strong communication skills; must be able to articulate decisions and collaborate cross-functionally
General PLC literacy (Siemens) helpful but not required for programming
What Your Role Will Look Like
Own the heat treat process for designated products and production areas
Monitor part hardness, case depth, microstructure, and other key metallurgical outputs
Analyze process deviations and perform root-cause investigations related to heat treat failures
Adjust machine parameters and work with remote metallurgy experts when needed
Develop, maintain, and optimize heat treat recipes to support new product launches and ongoing production
Review quality data, heat treat reports, and process capability results to drive improvementsSupport documentation development including PFMEAs, process flows, and work instructions related to heat treat operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including machining, quality, maintenance, and automation
Support plant-wide compliance with relevant standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA)
Participate in new equipment launch activities and ensure heat treat readiness
Provide technical guidance to operators and engineering teammates
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Staffing and Recruiting
#J-18808-Ljbffr
position with HTI. HTI is searching for an experienced
Heat Treat Engineer
for an opportunity with a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier in the Summerville, SC area. This role supports heat treat processes, drives metallurgical and process optimization, and ensures product quality and performance within a highly automated production environment. This is a full-time, onsite, direct-hire position.
What We Offer
Full-time, direct-hire engineering role supporting a specialized heat treat operation within a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment
Opportunity to lead heat treat process ownership, metallurgical analysis, and parameter development
Direct involvement with a fully automated production line, including troubleshooting and optimization of heat treat results
Collaboration with internal engineering teams and support from metallurgy experts at overseas headquarters
Career growth in a technically challenging and highly visible department
Occasional domestic or international travel as needed
What You Need
Strong hands-on experience with industrial heat treat operations (carburizing, hardening, quenching, tempering, or similar processes)
Understanding of metallurgical principles, material transformation, hardness curves, and heat treat failure modes
Ability to adjust and optimize heat treat parameters to achieve consistent mechanical properties
Prior exposure to automated manufacturing environments
Experience analyzing variation and implementing structured problem-solving (A3, 5Y, 8D, Ishikawa)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field preferred
Associate’s degree may be considered if heat treat expertise is strong
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, process documentation, and quality requirements
Strong communication skills; must be able to articulate decisions and collaborate cross-functionally
General PLC literacy (Siemens) helpful but not required for programming
What Your Role Will Look Like
Own the heat treat process for designated products and production areas
Monitor part hardness, case depth, microstructure, and other key metallurgical outputs
Analyze process deviations and perform root-cause investigations related to heat treat failures
Adjust machine parameters and work with remote metallurgy experts when needed
Develop, maintain, and optimize heat treat recipes to support new product launches and ongoing production
Review quality data, heat treat reports, and process capability results to drive improvementsSupport documentation development including PFMEAs, process flows, and work instructions related to heat treat operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including machining, quality, maintenance, and automation
Support plant-wide compliance with relevant standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA)
Participate in new equipment launch activities and ensure heat treat readiness
Provide technical guidance to operators and engineering teammates
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Staffing and Recruiting
#J-18808-Ljbffr