Process Engineer

Chromalloy • Orangeburg, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company that develops, manufactures, and repairs critical turbine components for aircraft engines and gas turbines, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries. We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our New York Engineering Organization in Orangeburg, NY. This role will focus on the manufacturing and repair of high-pressure turbine airfoils and duct segments, with a specialization in coating technologies. The Process Engineer will drive production support, develop new processes, and lead continuous improvement efforts, collaborating with various internal teams and external customers.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (other engineering disciplines welcome).
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of gas turbine processes such as heat treat, thermal spray, EBPVD, diffusion coatings, precious metal plating, or chemical cleaning — a strong plus.
• Experience with superalloy metallurgy, robotic/CNC programming, PLC and automation systems, or Six Sigma methodologies is a bonus.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Siemens NX or similar) preferred.
• Aviation industry background is a plus but not required.
• 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

• Knowledge of gas turbine processes such as heat treat, thermal spray, EBPVD, diffusion coatings, precious metal plating, or chemical cleaning.
• Experience with superalloy metallurgy, robotic/CNC programming, PLC and automation systems, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Siemens NX or similar).
• Aviation industry background.

Responsibilities

• Develop, standardize, and document processes and parameters to meet technical, quality, and operational requirements, including work instructions, training materials, calibration procedures, and quality records.
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and problem-solving teams to tackle manufacturing challenges.
• Partner with maintenance to build robust preventive maintenance programs and support equipment troubleshooting.
• Champion improvements to safety, quality, and productivity by questioning the status quo and driving meaningful change.
• Support new program launches, process qualifications, and design reviews alongside product and repair development engineers.
• Monitor daily quality and productivity metrics and respond quickly when issues arise.
• Represent engineering in customer meetings and cross-functional discussions.

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: Mid Level