Process Development Engineer - Heat Treat Technology (Senior)

RFC LLC - dba Roll Forming Corporation•Jeffersonville, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Heat Treat Technology / Process Development Engineer to serve as the technical leader for a patented induction heat treatment and water quench process supporting heavy-gauge carbon steel applications. This role owns recipe development, process control strategy, metallurgical performance, and long‑term capability in a mid‑volume, IATF 16949 manufacturing environment. You will drive technical direction, lead complex investigations, and mentor other engineers while shaping the future of this cutting-edge process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Minimum 7 years in heat treat, induction heating, or advanced thermal process engineering.
Strong fluency in DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and IATF 16949 documentation.
Deep expertise in metallurgical transformations, distortion mechanics, and process modeling.
Demonstrated leadership in solving complex technical problems.
Strong communication and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
CAD interpretation, GD&T proficiency, and comfort with data‑driven decision-making.
Must meet ITAR/EAR requirements as a U.S. Person.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience launching or commercializing new processes strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead recipe development, validation, and release across multiple product families.
Define process windows, control limits, alarm thresholds, and robust reaction plans.
Plan and execute advanced DOE, optimization studies, and capability-improvement projects.
Serve as subject-matter expert in induction heating, quenching behavior, and metallurgical performance.
Lead troubleshooting for distortion, strength deviations, and scrap reduction.
Establish long-term process control strategies and documentation standards.
Collaborate with Tooling Engineering on fixturing strategies and distortion control.
Lead heat treat content for PPAP/FAI submissions and customer-facing technical discussions.
Mentor entry-level engineers and technicians in heat treat fundamentals.
Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and throughput enhancement initiatives.
Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and equipment OEMs (occasional travel).

Benefits

Work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
Contribute directly to new business acquisition and company growth
We offer several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and professional development
Work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
Contribute directly to new business acquisition and company growth
Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.