Associate Production Engineer

Chromalloy • Orangeburg, NY

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About The Position

The role will support the manufacturing and repairs of high-pressure turbine engine components. The Associate Engineer will be responsible for supporting ongoing production needs, developing new processes, improving existing processes associated with coating technologies and will report regularly on project updates, lead, or participate in customer meetings, and regularly communicate with various internal departments.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required. (Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred) Other disciplines from an accredited university or college also considered.
• 0-2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize processes and parameters in the assigned special process area.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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