Heat Treatment Engineer

• Supervise Heat Treatment operations in accordance with standards, procedures and work instructions
• Establish Heat Treatment procedures and Work Instructions for standard processes
• Specify heat treatment recipes for each part number and production order
• Perform and/or coordinate furnace calibration activities and ensure correct operation of the heat treatment equipment
• Document and register all Heat Treatment batches and casting serial numbers, ensuring full traceability
• Analyse and report the heat treatment results of castings, including hardness and microstructural evaluation
• Prepare inspection procedures and supervise inspections according to specifications and customer requirements
• Submit Heat Treatment quality control reports and participate in failure investigations, developing actions to prevent recurrence
• Provide technical guidance to the business regarding the heat treatment of castings
• Actively demonstrate adherence to Safety, 5S and Continuous Improvement, keeping the work area safe, orderly and compliant with Bradken standards

• Technical or university degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in heat treatment within foundry environments, preferably steel castings
• Experience in furnace control and burner technology (gas and/or electric furnaces)
• Experience in physical testing, hardness testing and microstructural analysis related to heat-treated castings
• Solid understanding of heat treatment standards and practices applied to steel castings
• Experience working with processes such as quenching, tempering, normalising, annealing, and associated inspection methods
• Ability to read and follow Work Instructions, procedures and technical specifications
• Familiarity with quality systems and traceability requirements in industrial or mining manufacturing environments
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, fabrication or mining companies is highly valued

Intermediate or conversational English is valued but not mandatory (ability to read technical documentation is a plus)

• EPS covered 100% by MAPFRE
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short and long term disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid holidays, PTO and vacation
• Reimbursement opportunities for employee training and education
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program): Mental health support for employees and their families
• Transportation will be provided