Associate MRO Production Engineer

Chromalloy • Windsor, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate MRO Production Engineer supports the repair and overhaul of critical gas turbine engine components. The role provides technical support to manufacturing operations and contributes to product quality, process capability, on-time delivery, and operational performance. It also leads continuous improvement initiatives and may support specialized repair processes such as heat treatment, brazing, blending, grit blasting, plasma spray, and other aerospace manufacturing processes.

The position is based on-site in Windsor, Connecticut, in a manufacturing environment. Work involves exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, fumes, and varying temperatures. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching are required. Personal protective equipment must be used, and safety requirements must be followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a science-based discipline such as Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
• 0–2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including experience conducting root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Siemens NX or similar CAD platforms.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or gas turbine engine experience.
• Experience supporting special processes such as heat treatment, brazing, thermal spray, grit blasting, or blending operations.
• CNC or robotic programming experience.
• Ability to read PLC logic and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Green Belt certification.
• Experience working within AS9100 or other aerospace quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for production operations, including troubleshooting, yield improvement, rework reduction, and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities to improve quality, performance, and process reliability.
• Drive production readiness and process capability for manufacturing equipment within assigned process areas.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and process improvements that enhance productivity and quality.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, operating procedures, training materials, and quality records.
• Support employee training on equipment operation, process controls, and best practices.
• Partner with maintenance teams to develop and improve preventive maintenance programs for critical production equipment.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level