Chromalloy Hiring for Aerospace Senior Process Engineer – Coatings Full Time

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

This role is within the Chromalloy New York Engineering Organization. This role will support special processes that fall under coating technologies discipline in the manufacturing and repairs of high-pressure turbine airfoils and duct segments.

The coating process engineer will be responsible for supporting ongoing production needs, developing new processes, improving existing processes associated with coating technologies. He/she will regularly on project updates, lead or participate in customer meetings, communicate with various organizations including Quality, Operations, Customer Support, ECOE in a matrix structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and standardize processes and parameters in the assigned special process area. Special processes include one or more of the following: thermal spray (APS, LPPS), EBPVD, diffusion coatings (VPA, pack cementation), precious metal plating, heat treatment, chemical cleaning and stripping.
• Ensure that processes meet quality requirements and operational objectives.
• Publish technical s, assist in development of work instructions, operator training material on special process procedures in the assigned technical area.
• Lead problem solving teams and conduct RCCAs on equipment and process related issues addressing manufacturing challenges.
• Take leadership in equipment and process troubleshooting.
• Design and conduct engineering experiments.
• Challenge the status quo. Recommend and initiate changes in the present processes and/or equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity.
• Lead new program launches and acceptance of new processes. Monitor daily quality and productivity results, react to problems as they occur. Engage broader team on identifying the root cause and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in and lead design reviews with product engineers and repair development engineers.
• Be a technical mentor to less experienced team members.

INDENG

• Degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other disciplines from an accredited university or college also considered. Masters degree or PhD preferred.
• 7 years or more experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes such as thermal spray, EBPVD, diffusion coatings, precious metal plating, heat treatment, chemical cleaning and stripping is required.
• Experience with robotic programing, PLC, automation, and control systems is desirable.
• Experience in the aviation industry is preferred.
• Experience with superalloy metallurgy is preferred.
• Working knowledge of six sigma methodologies is desirable.

Additional Information

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran’s status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations. This position requires access to controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Job offers are contingent upon Chromalloy obtaining any necessary authorization for the employee to access such technology in a timely fashion in accordance with business needs and prior to beginning work.