Coating Engineer - Thermal/HVOF

Title: Coating Engineer (Thermal Spray / Industrial Coatings) Location: Greater Houston Area (Onsite)We’re working with a highly specialized industrial manufacturer and service provider supporting critical rotating equipment and high-temperature components across the energy and heavy industrial sectors.This team is investing heavily in expanding its in-house coating capabilities—and is looking for a Coating Engineer to take ownership of processes, equipment, and production readiness across thermal spray and advanced coating applications.This is a hands-on, build-and-optimize role. Not a maintenance seat.What You’ll Be DoingLead the onboarding, commissioning, and ramp-up of coating equipment (HVOF, plasma, thermal spray, etc.)Develop and optimize coating procedures, parameters, and work instructionsOwn production readiness from initial setup through repeatable executionDesign or improve fixtures, tooling, and handling methods for coating processesPartner closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure consistency and performanceSupport pre-coat prep and post-coat processes, including surface prep, finishing, and inspectionInterface with customers on technical requirements, specifications, and performance expectationsWhat They’re Looking ForExperience with thermal spray coatings (HVOF, HVAF, plasma, or similar)Strong understanding of coating processes, equipment, and materials behaviorBackground in industrial, manufacturing, or repair environments (not lab-only)Ability to translate process knowledge into standardized work and scalable productionComfortable working in a hands-on, shop-integrated environmentWhy This RoleMajor investment in coating capabilities and equipment expansionOpportunity to own and shape the coating function, not just support itWork on high-value, high-performance components in demanding applications