Process Engineer

IBC Coatings Technologies; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

IBC Coatings Technologies in the United States is seeking a production-focused engineering professional to support CAPVD and MSPVD coating operations, including furnace setup and tooling. A bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/materials or mechanical engineering and 3–5 years of production engineering experience are required.

You will write SOPs, review NCRs with engineering, mentor staff, ensure safety and NADCAP readiness, and collaborate with R&D to transition new processes to production.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen/Green Card holder. Sponsorship is not provided.
• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical/materials engineering (preferred) or mechanical engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in a production environment is required.
• Experience in surface coatings or metallurgical engineering preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of surface coating processes (CAPVD, MSPVD, heat treatment, nitriding, diffusion, carburizing, etc.).
• Solidworks or equivalent 3-D modeling software experience is required.
• Working knowledge of vacuum furnace equipment and controls.
• Leadership experience and excellent communication skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• All employment at IBC is conditional upon results from a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand IBC’s surface treatment and coatings processes, focusing on CAPVD and MSPVD, plus related processes.
• Perform daily contract review on incoming jobs, creating process instructions in the ERP system for production.
• Work hands-on with production staff to ensure proper set-up of customer parts in furnaces.
• Design fixturing and masking for customer parts as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop and transition new processes into production.
• Write SOPs and work instructions following established documentation processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical/materials engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources

About the Company

IBC Coatings Technologies is a premier innovator in advanced surface engineering, delivering solutions that enhance durability, performance, and reliability across demanding industrial applications. We partner with customers who trust us to solve their most complex challenges, going the extra mile to deliver quality, precision, and results that matter. Our success is driven by teamwork—people are at the core of everything we do, and collaboration fuels our innovation. We invest in our employees through continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term growth, believing that the best people build the best products. At IBC, we take pride in our work and the positive impact it has on our customers, our communities, and the future of manufacturing. Join us and be part of a team that values purpose, curiosity, and excellence in everything we do.

For further details about our organization, please visit our website: www.ibccoatings.com.

IBC Coatings Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (e.g., vacation), and retirement savings options.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Learn and understand IBC’s surface treatment and coatings processes, primarily focusing on Cathodic Arc Physical Vapor Deposition (CAPVD) and Magnetron Sputtering Physical Vapor Deposition (MSPVD) and a secondary focus on Plasma Nitriding, Salt Bath Nitriding, Thermal Diffusion Processes, and Heat Treat.


2. Perform daily contract review on incoming jobs, creating process instructions in the ERP system for production team to follow.


3. Work hands-on with production staff to ensure proper set-up of customer parts in furnaces.


4. Design fixturing and masking for customer parts as needed.


5. Work with R&D staff to develop new processes as needed and ensure a successful transition into production.


6. Write standard operating procedures and work instructions following established documentation processes.


7. Review nonconformances (NCRs) with engineering staff to improve and identify areas for continuous improvement.


8. Understand equipment functionality to help troubleshoot and verify proper operation.


9. Read, interpret, and create blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.


10. Support the quality department in achieving and maintaining NADCAP accreditation for applicable processes.


11. Work with applications engineering team to assess the feasibility of new projects.


12. Complete additional assignments and projects as prescribed by your supervisor.


13. Follow all AS9100/ISO 9001, internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies.

Job Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen/Green Card holder. Sponsorship is not provided for this position.


2. A bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/materials engineering (preferred) or mechanical engineering is required.


3. 3-5 years of engineering experience in a production environment is required.


4. Experience in surface coatings or metallurgical engineering preferred, but not required.


5. Possess a working knowledge of surface coating processes (i.e. CAPVD, MSPVD, heat treatment, nitriding, thermal diffusion, carburizing, etc.).


6. Solidworks or equivalent 3-D modeling software experience is required.


7. Have a working knowledge of vacuum furnace equipment and controls.


8. Must have leadership experience and excellent communication skills.


9. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.


10. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.


11. All employment at IBC is conditional upon results from a background check and drug test.