Fredericks - Operations - Operations Manager Heat Treat

Job description

Operations Manager – Heat Treating Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the development, implementation, and growth of an in-house heat treating operation. This individual will be responsible for evaluating market opportunities, developing heat treatment and case hardening processes, sourcing and commissioning equipment, establishing quality systems, and building a profitable business unit serving both internal and external customers. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute the strategy for launching an in-house heat treating division. • Lead implementation of heat treatment processes including carburizing, carbonitriding, nitriding, hardening, tempering, annealing, normalizing, and stress relieving. • Evaluate, source, purchase, install, and commission heat treat equipment and supporting systems. • Design facility layout, workflow, operating procedures, and process controls. • Establish metallurgical testing, quality standards, traceability, and process validation requirements. • Recruit, train, and lead heat treat technicians and operators. • Support sales and business development efforts by providing technical expertise and customer solutions. • Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable industry standards. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred. • Minimum 5 years of industrial heat treating experience. • Demonstrated expertise in case hardening and thermal processing technologies. • Proven experience with heat treat equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and startup. • Strong knowledge of metallurgy, furnace operations, process development, and quality systems. • Experience leading manufacturing teams and capital projects. • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Preferred Experience • API Q1 and ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environments. • CQI-9 Heat Treat System Assessment requirements. • Oil & Gas, energy, aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing industries. Building and scaling a heat treat department from startup through full production.