Fredericks - Operations - Operations Manager Heat Treat
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.