Senior Machining Process Engineer

Chromalloy • San Antonio, TX

12d

About The Position

The Senior Machining Process Engineer provides technical and production support, process development, and optimization across Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine programs. This role spans NPI, Repair, and OEM operations — leading project teams to deliver new designs, repairs, and processes while driving measurable business impact through Lean methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering — or an AAS in Machining/Machine Tool Technology with relevant CNC or machining certifications.
• 7+ years in Aerospace or Power Generation
• Strong CNC programming chops — Mastercam and Siemens NX preferred
• Hands-on with CMM, laser/white-light scanning, and precision gaging
• Solid GD&T and drawing interpretation skills
• Familiarity with airfoil manufacturing end-to-end — casting through inspection

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of aerospace materials (nickel, titanium, stainless, aluminum) and how to machine them
• FANUC/Siemens controls, macro programming, and probing experience: a real plus
• FAA PMA and RS-DER knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Write and prove out CNC programs (3-, 4-, 5-axis mills, lathes, mill/turn, EDM) from drawings or CAD models
• Design or direct fixture and tooling solutions that make programs production-ready
• Drive first-article validation and troubleshoot the inevitable hiccups during production transfer
• Optimize existing programs — cut cycle times, extend tool life, tighten precision
• Own process documentation and program control; the shop runs on approved, current files
• Support daily floor meetings and protect customer delivery dates
• Model components in 3D for programming and fixture design
• Present work clearly to anyone from machinists to executives
• Develop junior engineers and technical staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree