Process Engineer - Coatings

The role will support the assigned special processes that fall under disciplines within the manufacturing and repairs of high-pressure turbine airfoils and duct segments. Special processes include but not limited to thermal spray coatings (APS, LPPS), overlay coatings (EBPVD), diffusion coatings (VPA, pack cementation), electroplating (precious metal plating), specialty welding, machining, laser processes, EDM, heat treatment, braze, chemical cleaning, acid stripping and automation. The process engineer will be responsible for supporting ongoing production needs, developing new processes, improving existing processes associated with coating technologies. He/she will report regularly on project updates, lead, or participate in customer meetings, communicate with various organizations including Quality, Operations, Customer Support, ECOE in a matrix structure.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and standardize processes and parameters in the assigned special process area.
• Special processes include but not limited to thermal spray coatings (APS, LPPS), overlay coatings (EBPVD), diffusion coatings (VPA, pack cementation), electroplating (precious metal plating), specialty welding, machining, laser processes, EDM, heat treatment, braze, chemical cleaning, acid stripping and automation.
• Ensure that processes meet quality requirements and operational objectives.
• Publish technical reports, assist in development of work instructions, operator training material on special process procedures in the assigned technical area.
• Lead problem solving teams and conduct RCCAs on equipment and process related issues addressing manufacturing challenges.
• Assist in equipment and process troubleshooting.
• Challenge the status quo. Recommend and initiate changes in the present processes and/or equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity.
• Support new program launches and acceptance of new processes. Monitor daily quality and productivity results, react to problems as they occur.
• Participate in design reviews with product engineers and repair development engineers.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree required in Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years or more experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes such as thermal spray, EBPVD, diffusion coatings, precious metal plating, heat treatment, chemical cleaning and stripping is preferred.
• Experience with robotic programing, PLC, automation, and control systems is desirable.
• Experience in the aviation industry is preferred.
• Experience with superalloy metallurgy is preferred.
• Working knowledge of six sigma methodologies is desirable.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

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.

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