Production Engineer - CNC Grinding

Chromalloy•Carson City, NV

6d•$81,680 - $107,205

About The Position

Chromalloy is hiring a Production Engineer focused on CNC grinding to design fixtures, tools, and programs for producing new and re-imagined turbine engine components. The role supports work from new product development through process maturity, partnering with engineering, operations, and quality teams to launch equipment, support production, and drive continuous improvement. The position divides time between the office and shop floor and may involve occasional travel. Work outside regularly scheduled hours—including evenings, weekends, or holidays—may be required to meet operational needs. Additional hours are assigned based on business requirements; non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
Must meet the posting’s definition of a U.S. person.

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 with 3D CAD and CAM programming; Siemens NX is preferred.
Experience designing fixturing and tooling.
Familiarity with measurement techniques and equipment, including 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.
Knowledge of 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 that meet quality and schedule requirements.
Apply Lean and continuous-improvement tools to optimize processes, deliver measurable business impact, and establish KPIs.
Own the technical lifecycle of assigned components and processes, from concept through production.
Troubleshoot processes, sustain improvements, and provide training.
Collaborate across engineering, operations, and quality teams to achieve site Safety, Quality, and Production targets.
Write technical reports, specifications, and procedures.
Mentor less-experienced engineers and technicians.