Calico Coatings is part of The HEF Group, a global leader in the science of tribology for more than 50 years, offering innovative nitriding surface treatments and PVD thin-film coating solutions for corrosion, wear and friction reduction of automotive and industrial machinery components. Today, HEF operates 70 facilities throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing Liquid Nitriding services & chemicals, PVD-based coating services, tribology testing services, and supplying engineered sleeve bearings & bushings for demanding industrial applications. For more information about HEF USA, please visit www.hefusa.net. Employee will be working within Calico Coatings, Inc.
Process Engineer Job Duties:
- Provide operations support by implementing effective process controls for PVD coating technologies and other surface treatments for Calico Coatings, Denver, NC facility.
- Lead process development and certification for new PVD coating and other surface treatment applications for Calico Coatings, Denver NC facility and other facilities, as assigned.
- Perform root cause investigations and implement operational corrective and preventative actions to solve technical, process and/or material/metallurgical issues related to quality, operations and processes.
- Provide operations support through implementation of effective process controls and PVD treatments.
- Responsible for surface treatment qualification and certification requirements to maintain operational, engineering and quality compliance. Includes coordinating with metallurgical lab on key assignments.
- Develop and manage technical documents that provide engineering requirements for PVD Coating and other coating operations.
- Provide process-related training to production, quality and metallurgical lab staff.
- Collaborate with sales and assist operations staff to develop new applications for PVD Coatings and other surface treatments offered by Calico. Includes assistance with cost analysis and designing necessary tooling.
- Liaise with HEF Group R&D and Application Engineering organizations across facilities to develop effective working relationships and enhance surface treatment expertise for Denver, NC facility.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
Skills/Qualifications:
- 4-year science/engineering degree minimum – preferably in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science.
- 2-5 years of experience in process engineering related to metallurgical surface treatments and coatings preferred.
- Strong metallurgical understanding of ferrous-based materials (steel) and heat treatment essential.
- Good understanding of surface engineering technologies as applied to wear-resistant hard coatings is essential.
- Knowledge of metallurgical services such as heat treatment, electroplating, nitriding, thermal spray coatings, etc., as applied to automotive or industrial equipment/component manufacturers is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of common industrial and automotive applications required.
- Experience with customizing existing metallurgical processes to meet customer’s specific technical requirements. Demonstrated Application Engineering skills is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to drive process improvement and change, with results that have impacted the business.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders within the customer’s and parent organization – product & process engineers, operations and sales staff, etc.
- Must have strong leadership, training and facilitation skills.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, 401(k) plan, etc.
Base with Work Experience: $80,000 annually – depending upon skills and relevant experience.
Base without Work Experience: $70,000 annually – depending upon skills and relevant experience.
Bonus Plan: 10% annually – based upon completion of objectives.
Medical Benefits: Blue Cross of NC. Company currently pays 75% of your health insurance; benefits start after 90 days.
401k/Simple IRA: Company matches up to 3% when employee contributes 3%. 401k/Simple IRA starts after 12 months of employment.
