Are you fascinated by what happens at the microscopic level of heavy-duty machinery? We are seeking a skilled Metallurgy Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be the ultimate guardian of component durability, technical cleanliness, and metallurgical compliance for high-performance diesel engine and transmission components.

This is a foundational, non-managerial technical role where you will collaborate across departments, lead failure investigations, and ensure our manufacturing outcomes consistently meet rigorous international and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Core Operations & Validation

• Validate Heat Treatment Outcomes: Inspect microstructure, case depth, and hardness to verify induction hardening and carburizing results.

• Lead Failure Analysis: Utilize SEM/EDS, hardness profiling, microstructure analysis, and macro/micro etching to identify root causes of material failures.

• Manage Technical Cleanliness: Conduct particle classification and reporting using VDA 19.1 / ISO 16232 standards to identify contamination sources.

• Collaborate & Audit: Partner with the Heat Treatment Engineer to address process deviations, and assist with material quality reviews for both in-house and supplier operations.

Process Improvement & Team Mentorship

• Standardize Lab Processes: Drive initiatives to improve test documentation, optimize sample preparation, and reduce variation in metallurgical evaluations.

• Develop the Team: Mentor lab technicians in preparation techniques, advanced etching protocols, and image quality expectations.

• Knowledge Sharing: Act as the technical reference point for metallurgical standards during audits and new program launches.

We are looking for someone comfortable working with an advanced suite of laboratory and digital tools:

• Microscopy & Analysis: Jomesa (cleanliness), Leica (metallography), SEM/EBSD/EDS (Oxford or equivalent), and Ultrasonic inspection systems for case depth validation.

• Hardness Testing: Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell testers.

• Nondestructive Testing (NDT): Barkhausen noise inspection (grinding burn detection), acid etching, liquid penetrant, and Magnaflux surface crack detection.

• Cleanliness Testing: ISO 16232 / VDA 19.1 compliant extraction setups, filtration systems, and chemical flush procedures (DI-water, solvents, heated flush).

• Digital & Gauge Tools: Power BI (dashboards), Power Apps, SharePoint, Marposs Measurement Systems, LeakTesters, and general calibration/test tools within a Gauge Lab.

Candidate Profile

Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in blueprint reading, metrology, machining, and calibration fundamentals.

• Experience handling Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment (IM&TE), torque tools, and laser engravers.

• Familiarity with advanced testing certifications (e.g., ASM Mechanical Testing, SEM Operator training).

• Ability to obtain/maintain a facility utility vehicle (golf cart) license.

Interpersonal Competencies

• Quality Mindset: An uncompromising eye for detail and precision.

• Problem Solver: Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting capabilities for complex root-cause investigations.

• Collaborative: A team-focused approach with the communication skills needed to mentor technicians and align with global site benchmarks.

• Self-Motivated: Highly organized with a natural 5S mindset for maintaining a clean, efficient work environment.