Associate Production Engineer

Chromalloy • Carson City, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company, specializing in aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines for the aerospace, energy, and defense industries. The company fosters an inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to innovate and solve problems. The Associate Production Engineer role specifically supports the development, production, and continuous improvement of Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine components, with a primary focus on Airflow processes. This position involves close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support production, enhance processes, and contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and repair development. The role offers practical experience in data collection and analysis, shop floor support, implementing tooling and process improvements, and contributing to various 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
• 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.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees