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Job Overview
The Metallurgy Engineer Lead provides both technical and leadership expertise for heat treat processes, ensuring materials consistently meet performance and quality requirements. This role combines advanced metallurgical knowledge with team development by mentoring junior engineers and interns, while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and equipment performance. The position also leads key capital projects, optimizes thermal processing operations, and serves as a path toward assuming full managerial responsibility for the Thermal Processing team.
Key Job Responsibilities
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Lead and optimize heat treat processes including carburizing, normalizing, quench and temper, and induction hardening.
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Conduct metallurgical analysis and materials testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
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Mentor and develop junior engineers, interns, and co-ops to strengthen team capability.
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Manage and execute capital projects for new equipment, upgrades, safety, and ergonomics.
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Drive troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align heat treat processes with design, quality, and production requirements.
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Serve as the technical subject matter expert for audits, customer visits, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
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7+ years of progressive experience in heat treat operations and metallurgy.
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Demonstrated expertise in carburizing, quench and temper, induction hardening, and related processes.
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Strong understanding of metallurgy, heat treat process control, and materials testing.
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Proven experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and developing technical teams.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with NADCAP, CQI-9, AMS standards, or other heat treat quality systems.
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Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
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Comfort with statistical analysis, SPC, and data-driven decision-making.
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Customer-facing experience supporting audits, specifications, or technical inquiries.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.