Expert Chemical Engineer - Strip Coating

Chromalloy • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Chemical Engineering Subject Matter Expert is the global technical leader for chemical processes supporting the manufacture and repair of gas turbine components. This role provides expertise in coating removal, corrosion and sulfidation damage removal, chemical cleaning, etching, and surface preparation while driving process standardization, safety, sustainability, and technology advancement across Chromalloy's global operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in chemical processing within aerospace, gas turbine, or high-temperature alloy environments.
• Expertise in wet chemical processing, surface treatment, and materials interactions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and/or repair operations.
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to travel globally up to 50%

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Proven success implementing new technologies and driving process improvements in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for chemical processing technologies used in turbine component manufacturing and repair.
• Support global sites in resolving complex chemical processing and materials-related challenges.
• Develop and standardize chemical process controls, specifications, and best practices to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimization, and root cause investigation.
• Champion chemical process safety, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable processing solutions.
• Lead the global Chemical Processing Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing, technical alignment, and talent development.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new chemical processing technologies that improve quality, capability, cost, safety, and environmental performance.
• Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to execute chemical processing technology roadmaps.

What This Job Offers

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