Process Automation Engineer
About The Position
We’re looking for an Process Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain automation and advanced manufacturing technologies that support production growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our aerospace manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in increasing equipment reliability, improving throughput, enhancing quality, and advancing smart manufacturing capabilities through automation, digital integration, and data-driven process control. At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you’re improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 2+ years of automation engineering experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, precision machining, gas turbine, MRO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine controls, sensors, vision systems, data acquisition, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience leading cross-functional automation projects involving engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and external suppliers.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with turbine airfoil manufacturing processes, including coating, grinding, EDM, or automated inspection.
- Experience with equipment qualification, process validation, and production release activities.
- Familiarity with MES integration, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or manufacturing data analytics.
- Experience improving OEE, throughput, automation reliability, and first-pass yield using Lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy automation solutions that improve throughput, uptime, and OEE on critical manufacturing processes, including coating, grinding, EDM, and inspection.
- Support new product introductions and manufacturing transfers by automating, qualifying, and stabilizing production processes.
- Improve equipment performance through enhanced controls, automated material handling, process monitoring, and recovery capabilities.
- Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, machine controls, and automated production equipment.
- Integrate manufacturing equipment with data collection, MES, and digital manufacturing systems.
- Advance automated inspection and in-process monitoring capabilities to improve quality and reduce rework.
- Support equipment qualification, process validation, capability studies, and production release activities.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality, regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.
- Develop standard work, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Analyze automation and production data to improve reliability, throughput, process capability, and first-pass yield.
- Lead automation standardization and best-practice initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Identify, justify, and implement automation solutions that improve operational performance and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Provide technical guidance and training to operators, technicians, maintenance teams, and engineers.
- Support rapid troubleshooting and recovery of automation and equipment issues.
- Promote safe work practices, 5S principles, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
