Senior Materials Engineer (Aerospace)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Chromalloy is looking for a Senior Materials Engineer to be an integral part of the Engineering department at the San Diego Site. The incumbent will evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. 

The essential functions of this position are:

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Supports manufacturing issues real-time.
• Participate / support in the evaluation and qualification of materials, suppliers, equipment, new technology and processes to ensure that conformance and product reliability requirements are met.
• Apply knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering in order to develop, characterize, and qualify materials for application to advanced repairs.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined integrated team, working alongside other skilled technicians, engineers, and support staff

Position is located in San Diego, CA (local candidate desired).

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Qualifications

If you have a bachelor's degree in Engineering along with 5 years experience in a fast paced, collaborative Materials Engineer role, joining Chromalloy is a great career move. In addition to your education & experience, as a team player you will also have the following skills:

• Experience with Materials Science and Engineering
• Experience in generating test plans, identifying failures, determining root cause, and documenting results and recommendations
• Proven Successes utilizing CI tools; lean manufacturing and/or six sigma
• Program Management skills are highly preferred

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.

If this position requires access to export-controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, any offer of employment is contingent upon Chromalloy’s determination, in its sole discretion, if any additional authorization for the employee to access such technology is required and obtainable in a manner that meets its immediate business needs prior to beginning work.

Hiring range: $104,00-$136,300