Senior Product Engineer

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

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

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.

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.