Associate Production Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Production Engineer role supports the development, production, and continuous improvement of Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine components, with a primary focus on Airflow processes. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support production, improve processes, and contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and repair development. This position offers hands-on experience collecting and analyzing data, supporting shop floor activities, implementing tooling and process improvements, and contributing to engineering projects across the facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related discipline)
- 0–2 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Knowledge of gas turbine system design & manufacturing and airfoil manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of: Manufacturing processes and engineering drawings
- Basic knowledge of: 3D CAD and/or FEA fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of: Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, team-based manufacturing environment
- Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow as an engineer
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with aerodynamic, performance, or heat transfer concepts is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support production and engineering activities for assigned components and processes
- Apply Lean / Continuous Improvement tools to improve quality, productivity, and process stability
- Analyze manufacturing data and help drive quality and throughput improvements
- Assist with the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and processes
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and repair development efforts
- Help define and monitor KPIs related to process and product performance
- Participate in small, well-defined projects with guidance from senior engineers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost, performance, durability, and customer requirements
- Troubleshoot production issues, help implement solutions, and monitor results
- Prepare basic technical documentation, reports, and presentations
- Present work and findings to engineering, operations, and leadership teams as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
