Thermal Spray Process Engineer – Lead Coatings Projects

IBC MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

IBC Group seeks an experienced Thermal Spray Process Engineer to support and advance coating operations in a manufacturing setting. The role covers process development, production support, documentation, quality improvement, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across HVOF, Plasma, Flame, and Twin‑Wire Spray systems.

The candidate must lead end‑to‑end projects from pre‑machining through post‑coat grinding, collaborate with customers and leadership, and ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years in thermal spray or coatings.
• Technology: Hands-on with HVOF, Plasma, Flame, Twin-Wire Arc Spray.
• Equipment: Experience operating and optimizing thermal spray equipment.
• Process depth: Knowledge of coating properties, prep, finishing, tolerances.
• Problem solving: Able to troubleshoot complex spray issues.
• Software: Proficient in Solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling.
• Leadership: Ability to train operators and lead cross‑functional projects.
• Organization: Strong project management skills.
• Software: Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Physical PPE: Willing to wear PPE as required.
• Screening: Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain thermal spray processes for production and new applications.
• Provide core technical expertise for HVOF, Plasma, Flame, and Twin‑Wire Arc sprays.
• Lead technical projects focused on industrial parts repair and coating changes.
• Troubleshoot coating, equipment, and process issues to improve quality and throughput.
• Create precise process instructions in the ERP for production staff.
• Support production with parameters, work instructions, and operator training.

Skills

HVOF

Plasma Spray

Flame Spray

Twin-Wire Arc Spray

Project Leadership

Solidworks

Communication

Problem Solving

Manufacturing Experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

IBC Group seeks an experienced Thermal Spray Process Engineer to support and advance coating operations in a manufacturing setting. The role covers process development, production support, documentation, quality improvement, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across HVOF, Plasma, Flame, and Twin‑Wire Spray systems.

The candidate must lead end‑to‑end projects from pre‑machining through post‑coat grinding, collaborate with customers and leadership, and ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO