Senior Induction Heat-Treat Engineer (Automotive)

JTEKT North America Corporation; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer focusing on induction heat treatment to optimize our eight heat treat machines. You will shape process parameters, ensure case depth and hardness control, and drive reliability across the line.

You will lead root-cause investigations, coordinate maintenance and equipment upgrades, and collaborate with Quality, met labs, and vendors. This role also supports PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, and new equipment commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of induction heat treatment experience, preferably in automotive/high-volume manufacturing.
• Capital procurement experience and equipment grooming for production.

Responsibilities

• Manage induction heat treatment process parameters across all heat treat machines.
• Lead root-cause investigations on heat treat quality issues.
• Oversee preventive maintenance strategy for induction heat treat equipment.
• Coordinate coil design/rework with vendors for process changes.
• Support APQP/PPAP and PFMEA for heat treat process changes and equipment commissioning.

Skills

Induction heat treatment

Root-cause analysis

Metallurgy knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

Statistical data (Cpk/Ppk)

Cross-functional communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Metallurgical/Materials) or equivalent

Tools

Induction heat equipment (coils, power supplies)

PFMEA tools

PLC/HMI systems

Coil design tools

Job description

JTEKT North America in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer focusing on induction heat treatment to optimize our eight heat treat machines. You will shape process parameters, ensure case depth and hardness control, and drive reliability across the line.

You will lead root-cause investigations, coordinate maintenance and equipment upgrades, and collaborate with Quality, met labs, and vendors. This role also supports PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, and new equipment commissioning.