Production Engineer - CNC Grinding

Chromalloy • Carson City, NV

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About The Position

As a CNC Grinding Production Engineer, you will design fixtures, tools, and programs for producing new and re-imagined turbine engine components. You will partner with engineering staff, Operations, and Quality from new product development through process maturity to launch new equipment, support production, and drive continuous improvement. The role involves owning the technical lifecycle of assigned components and processes from concept through production, including troubleshooting, sustaining improvements, and training. Work is split between the office and shop floor, with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• At least 2 years of CNC experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with multi-axis grinding or milling equipment, such as Makino or Blohm, or similar.
• Solid understanding of G/M code.
• Experience in 3D CAD and CAM programming; Siemens NX is preferred.
• Familiarity with fixturing and tooling design.
• Experience with measurement techniques and equipment such as CMM, white-light or laser scanning, and gages.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine and airfoil manufacturing, including casting, machining, and inspection.
• Knowledge of FAA PMA and RS-DER requirements.
• Program management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop fixturing, tooling, and CNC programs for grinding turbine engine components.
• Support new equipment installations at the facility.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to deliver parts on time and to quality standards.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools to optimize processes, drive measurable business impact, and establish performance KPIs.
• Own the technical lifecycle of assigned components and processes from concept through production, including troubleshooting, sustaining improvements, and training.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to meet site Safety, Quality, and Production targets.
• Write technical reports, specifications, and procedures.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and technicians.

What This Job Offers

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