Metallurgical Engineer: Heat Treatment & Quality

Dana Incorporated; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Metallurgist to evaluate, test, and improve metallic materials used in components and manufacturing processes. You will drive metallurgical analysis, failure investigations, and process optimization to meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.

You will conduct microstructural examinations, hardness testing, and non-destructive evaluations, while preparing reports and recommendations for manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical or materials engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in carburizing heat treat and related processes.
• Experience with ISO 9000 / IATF 16949 and quality control of heat treat processes.
• Ability to interpret results and read design prints.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microstructural examinations of metals and alloys using metallographic techniques.
• Analyze material testing including hardness and weld analysis.
• Perform and interpret laboratory testing results.
• Evaluate heat treatment processes and verify conformance to specifications.
• Prepare metallurgical reports and technical recommendations.
• Provide metallurgical lab support for manufacturing in heat treat, welding, machining, and assembly.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Metallographic examination

Hardness testing

Failure investigations

Lab report writing

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or materials engineering

Tools

ISO 9000 / IATF 16949

Job description

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Metallurgist to evaluate, test, and improve metallic materials used in components and manufacturing processes. You will drive metallurgical analysis, failure investigations, and process optimization to meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.

You will conduct microstructural examinations, hardness testing, and non-destructive evaluations, while preparing reports and recommendations for manufacturing teams.