Senior Power Plant Engineer

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.

At Chromalloy San Diego, our teams enjoy many benefits including free monthly luncheons, generous work/life balance and retirement benefits and, best of all, benefits start ON DAY 1!

Job Description

About the Power Plant Engineer Role:

Accelerate your career as a Power Plant Engineer at Chromalloy, where innovation meets excellence. The Power Plant Engineer is an integral part of the Engineering department at the San Diego site. Join our team and take on a diverse range of responsibilities to drive forward our gas turbine engine solutions.

The Impact you will have:

• Establish repair plans, optimize performance through engineering methods, and train mechanics and operators.
• Generate detailed investigation reports, control our ERP system, and monitor project progress.
• Manage tooling, evaluate technical data, implement improvements, and introduce lean and six sigma methodologies.
• Design, develop, test, and analyze cutting-edge gas turbine components and systems.
• Support quality control investigations, prioritize safety and uphold the highest quality standards.

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Qualifications

If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in in a fast paced, collaborative Power Plant 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:

• 5+ years of experience in turbine engine/aircraft overhaul and aviation maintenance engineering, demonstrating an understanding of gas turbine engine principles, including test cell operations, vibration and failure analysis, and general engine overhaul and repair procedures.
• Proven experience performing maintenance on aircraft jet or gas turbine engines and components, showcasing your expertise in accurately interpreting blueprints and work in-process documents.
• Strong technical skills to write and interpret technical drawings and specifications, ensuring precision in your work.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high production standards and quality.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• An FAA Power plant License would be highly desirable, demonstrating your commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance.

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. 

Per FAA and ITAR requirements, incumbents must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents.

Salary Range: $114,000 - $165,000