Aerospace Operations Intern

Company Description

Chromalloy engineers solutions that extend the life of the engines running the aerospace, energy and military industries around the world.  We are the only independent company in the world with the ability to develop, cast, coat and machine critical gas turbine engine parts completely in-house.

Our 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 discover a lifelong passion for innovation.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  Support the operations team in reviewing product specifications, processes, system updates, machines/equipment and overall department support.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  The duties and responsibilities regularly performed for this position are:

• Assists in creation and improvement of manufacturing processes utilizing engineering input, engineering drawings, process mapping, and machine capabilities.
• Assists in development and refinement of work instructions, work scopes, routers, and BOMs
• Works with cost accounting to define cycle & takt times to generate standard hour measurements on the shop floor
• Assist in data collection, scrubbing, and refinement of capacity studies
• Collects data and maintains metrics using Microsoft Office suite
• Maintains safe and orderly work areas, understands and is compliant with organization’s policies and procedures
• Translating computer-aided design (CAD) models into a series of commands that control the movements of machine tools
• Importing CAD models or G-code template programs into CNC programming software to define the dimensions and features of the part to be produced
• Analyzing CAD models or engineering specifications to determine the appropriate tools and most efficient sequence of tool operations
• Tuning the CAD file or G-code to optimize machine tool operations/minimize waste and loading the instructions into the machine tool control system
• May also create custom G-code programs using macro programming; An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial engineering or another related field required
• 30+ hours of engineering core and degree related courses completed preferred
• Position requires excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis & technical problem solving, strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and excellent computer skills.

May require the following proficiency: • Work is closely supervised. • Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. • Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area

Additional Information

Chromalloy offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.

Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.