Quality Engineer - Metallurgical & Laboratory Operations

Chromalloy • Orangeburg, NY

7d • $89,280 - $117,180 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Quality Engineer - Metallurgical & Laboratory Operations to support laboratory operations, quality systems, and technical material evaluations for the manufacture and repair of turbine engine components. This role serves as a key technical resource for metallurgy, chemistry, materials characterization, and laboratory quality, supporting production, product development, failure investigations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, materials, or quality environment.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis, materials characterization, laboratory testing, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems, auditing, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and technical requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or laboratory experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean certification, or similar.
• Experience with SEM, optical microscopy, and materials characterization equipment.
• Metallography, microstructural analysis, and failure investigation experience.
• Analytical chemistry experience (ICP, IC, titrations, sample preparation).
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, coatings, and heat treatment processes.
• Proficiency with Minitab, SPC, GR&R, image analysis software, and Excel.
• Experience with NADCAP, ISO 17025, or AS9100 environments.
• Technical leadership, mentoring, or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical, chemistry, materials characterization, imaging, and elemental analysis to support production, customer requirements, and root cause investigations.
• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment, including analytical chemistry instrumentation, optical microscopes, and scanning electron microscopes.
• Evaluate raw materials and test results to verify compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead and support failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise to manufacturing, engineering, laboratory personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), process development activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel on testing methods, equipment operation, and laboratory best practices.
• Maintain and improve laboratory procedures, documentation, and quality systems.
• Monitor laboratory quality metrics and drive operational improvements.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, accreditation, and quality system requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

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