Engineering Jobs in Keymar Maryland

We're seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Heat Treat Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and support all aspects of the heat treatment operations with a focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Heat Treat Process Engineering Supervisor serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring the proper thermal processing of materials to meet metallurgical and production requirements meeting all CQI-9 requirements. This role includes overseeing furnace operations, audits, documentation, process control, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong metallurgical knowledge, heat treat process experience, the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and the ability to manage compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role has direct supervisory responsibility for Lab Technicians, including scheduling, performance management, training, and ensuring compliance with laboratory testing standards and metallurgical validation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Complete):

• Oversee and manage daily heat treat operations including carburizing, hardening, tempering, and stress relieving
• Ensure compliance with AIAG CQI-9: Heat Treat System Assessment (HTSA) and other applicable standards
• Implement and maintain heat treat process control plans per AIAG guidelines
• Conduct and lead CQI-9 self-assessments, audits, and ensure closure of gaps and non-conformances
• Ensure proper setup, calibration, and operation of furnaces and quench systems
• Monitor thermal cycles and maintain control charts, pyrometry data, and process records per CQI-9
• Support system accuracy tests (SAT), temperature uniformity surveys (TUS), and instrumentation calibration activities
• Ensure all documentation meets internal and customer-specific AIAG compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to address process improvements and problem-solving
• Perform metallurgical inspections including hardness testing and microstructure verification
• Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance personnel on best practices
• Develop and optimize heat treat process parameters including atmosphere control, quench severity, and thermal cycle design to meet metallurgical and dimensional requirements
• Atmosphere verification (Carbon Potential, Dew Point, etc.)
• Distortion Mitigation Strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs to ensure team competency on heat treat systems and compliance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for heat treat-related non-conformities
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles to drive cost reduction, efficiency, and quality improvements
• Maintain proper traceability and process documentation for internal and external audits
• Provide technical direction for furnace troubleshooting, repair validation, and upgrade initiatives in coordination with Maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in support of production and quality goals
• Directly supervise Lab Technicians, including daily work assignments and workload balancing
• Approve timecards, PTO, and manage attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in support of production and quality goals

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action oriented: Demonstrates ownership in solving process and compliance issues
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results. Proactively drives conformance with CQI-9 requirements and continuous improvement
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication, and communicates clearly across departments regarding heat treat and compliance status
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Leadership: Demonstrates ability to give direction, motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development. Trains and guides operators to follow standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments. Delivers consistent process performance and regulatory documentation
• Decision-making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding. Applies analytical skills and CQI-9 knowledge to make data-driven decisions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of heat treatment principles, metallurgy, and thermal processing equipment
• Working knowledge of CQI-9 audits, checklists, gap closures, and AIAG documentation practices
• Familiarity with control system troubleshooting, PLCs, HMIs, and data logging
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and train heat treat personnel on compliance, safety, and process controls
• Skilled in conducting microstructure analysis and hardness testing to validate process results
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills for always maintaining audit-readiness
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement
• Physically capable of working in a high-temperature, industrial environment
• Commitment to upholding process integrity and product conformance to specification

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work involves exposure to high-temperature equipment, hot surfaces, and industrial environments. May encounter fumes, noise, and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including heat-resistant gloves, face protection, and hearing protection, is required. Occasional exposure to quenchants, chemicals, and elevated platforms is expected. Safety training and environmental awareness are critical components of the role.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This role has direct supervisory responsibilities.

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on heat treat or metallurgical experience, preferably in automotive or aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of CQI-9 Heat Treat System Assessment requirements
• Familiarity with AIAG standards and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Experience conducting and documenting SAT, TUS, and other pyrometry-related activities
• Experience operating batch and continuous furnaces, quench systems, and thermal processing equipment
• Demonstrates ability to directly supervise lab personnel including assigning work, evaluating performance, managing corrective actions, and developing team capabilities.
• Creates accountability, enforces standards, and drives measurable performance improvements.
• Proficient in hardness testing, blueprint reading, GD&T, and metallurgical inspection techniques
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and plant data collection systems
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Ability to lead and train team members on technical and compliance-related topics
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively

Compensation details: 96 Yearly Salary

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• Responsible for day-to-day meeting of the 2nd shift shaft seal production goals while maintaining both Quality and Safety standards.
• Monitor daily production output and delivers corrective actions for shaft seal department.
• Independently analyzes product and equipment specifications and performance.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager for resource analysis and capacity planning.
• Plan and assign work according to changing priorities.
• Motivates and holds machine operators accountable to achieve daily production goals.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities to improve product flow.
• Train, mentor and supervise the machine operators for continued improvement of skills and development of human capital.
• Perform defect root cause analysis and mitigation.
• Perform departmental administrative duties as assigned.
• Engage in disciplinary actions as needed.
• Provides positive supervision and motivation daily, lending support when/where needed and assuring effective communication lines remain open between employees and management.

• Must be a US Person.
• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering is preferred with minimum 2 years' manufacturing experience; or associate's degree in business or engineering is preferred with minimum 3 years' experience; or at minimum HSD or GED with minimum 4 years' experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• 2nd shift runs M-F, 3P-11P; supervisor hours 2:30P-11:30P to communicate with outgoing and incoming supervisor.

• Minimum 4 years' of blueprint reading / GD&T
• Minimum 2 years' experience with ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP or other QMS
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing people
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with in ERP system (Business Central preferred)
• Minimum 2 years' experience using Microsoft Office products
• Minimum 2 years' experience with CNC Machining (lathes and mills)
• Minimum 2 years' experience with manual machining (lathes and mills)

• Safe Harbor 401k Plan with Company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date
• PTO
• Bonus eligible
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Temperature controlled work environment -- yes, even on the production floor!

Compensation details: 65000-75000

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Technical Lead, Carbon Process Development

Location: Walkersville, MD (on-site position)

Build a First-of-Its-Kind Domestic Carbon Platform

An advanced materials venture in Maryland is launching a pilot facility to commercialize a proprietary carbon-conversion process that will establish a fully domestic supply of high-performance synthetic graphite and related materials.

Backed by experienced technical leadership and validated bench-scale chemistry, the team is now entering equipment procurement and pilot plant commissioning. This role offers the opportunity to translate proven chemistry into stable production and help build the technical foundation for commercial expansion.

What You Will Do

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Translate bench-validated chemistry into pilot-scale operating conditions
• Define and refine process parameters and material targets
• Support equipment selection, process design decisions, acceptance testing, and commissioning
• Develop and execute structured test plans to improve yield and consistency
• Interpret material characterization data (XRD, Raman, SEM, GDMS)
• Troubleshoot high-temperature thermal and chemical purification systems
• Establish documentation, safety rigor, and repeatable operating procedures
• Collaborate closely with operations and senior technical leadership

What Success Looks Like

At 6 months:

• Core pilot equipment installed and commissioning underway
• Initial operating parameters defined and tested
• Structured troubleshooting framework in place

At 12 months:

• Stable pilot production achieved
• Process variability reduced
• Data-driven optimization implemented
• Technical foundation established for commercial replication

What You Bring

We are targeting high-performing technical leaders with 7–12 years of experience who are ready to assume expanded ownership in a pilot-scale, high-growth environment.

Experience in graphite is welcome but not required.

Strong candidates may currently hold titles such as:

Senior Process Engineer • Process Development Engineer • Pilot Plant Engineer • Chemical Process Engineer

Highly relevant backgrounds include:

Rare earth chemical separation and slurry systems • Acid leaching and mineral extraction circuits • High-temperature ceramics • Boron or refractory materials processing • Powder handling and purification systems

The strongest candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience bringing new processes or pilot plants online in early-stage environments
• Technical depth paired with practical, hands-on execution
• Ownership mindset with long-term growth orientation

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Master’s or PhD welcomed but not required.

Operating Environment

This is an early-stage pilot-scale operation. Success requires:

• Comfort operating in a fast-moving build environment while helping establish and refine core systems.
• Sound technical decision-making in a small, high-accountability team
• Startup or pilot plant experience is highly valued

Travel - Minimal travel expected travel

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $140-160K, commensurate with experience
• Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
• Eligible for Long-Term Incentive plan
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, company-paid STD, LTD, and Life insurance.

Work Authorization

Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined under applicable U.S. export control regulations (such as U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents/green card holders, or other protected individuals). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.