Aerospace Senior Product Engineer

Company Description

About Chromalloy:

Chromalloy has expanded from a gas turbine parts repair business into an OEM supplier of production parts and advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and power applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and energy segments with a broad range of services at locations around the globe.

Job Description

BASIC POSITION FUNCTION:

Responsible for technical/production support, process/product development and optimization of aerospace and aeroderivative gas turbine systems for assigned areas and its applicability to OEM businesses. Leading highly complex projects producing new designs and processes; utilizing lean tools and methodologies to positively impact the business metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:

• Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Owns all technical aspects of assigned components and associated processes.
• Utilizes project management skills to lead assigned projects/programs to successful completion.
• Collaborates effectively in an integrated team environment to develop robust manufacturing processes that meet site, corporate and customer requirements for schedule, cost, performance.
• Publishes technical reports, specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Regularly engages with OEM customers on product technical requirements, non-conformance reviews, improvement opportunities. Prepares and delivers presentations to the said customers.
• Develops KPIs to effectively manage process and product outcomes.
• Identifies process/tooling/equipment improvement opportunities, drives development and implementation of such improvements adhering to lean manufacturing principles.
• Coordinates prototype submissions with relevant personnel for approval.
• Designs engineering experiments.
• Functions as a technical mentor to less experienced team members.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/PROFICIENCIES:

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
• Strong technical and effective communication in English, both written and verbal, are essential for success in this role.
• Knowledge of FAA guidelines for PMA requirements and compliance testing is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with NADCAP or similar industrial quality certifications is a big plus.
• Working knowledge of six sigma methodologies is desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software in Minitab or similar is preferred.
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes such as thermal spray, EBPVD, diffusion coatings, precious metal plating, heat treatment, chemical cleaning and stripping is desirable but not required
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, design thinking methodologies is a plus.

BEHAVIORS:

• Consistently demonstrates Chromalloy Values, People Philosophy and Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Takes ownership of commitments and consistently drives to meet objectives.
• Strives to understand the business impact of internal projects/decisions; seeks guidance from experts and other functions when making decisions of potentially high impact.
• Receives and gives feedback to improve self and others.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to effectively work individually or with a team

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Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials or Chemical Engineering preferred. Other disciplines from an accredited university or college also considered.
• 7 years or more working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the aviation industry is preferred.
• Experience with superalloys is beneficial.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs post-conditional offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and various background checks. Please note that, depending on the specific position applied for, you may be required to pass additional job-related medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.

Chromalloy makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.chromalloy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BCOSTA-Signed-EEOC-Statement-05.17.18.pdf

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