Company Description
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.
Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.
**Job Description**:
**PROCESS ENGINEER - WELDING**
The Welding Process Engineer owns all facets of their assigned process including training, production support, corrective action, continuous improvement, and maturity.
The Welding Process engineer will develop new techniques, tools, methods, and equipment to improve the maturity of their process as they work to meet the goals and metrics of the business. Additionally, the Process Engineer will provide technical support for production, address manufacturing issues, disposition non-conforming product, and perform root cause corrective action to prevent future issues.
Welding processes at Chromalloy Mexicali consist of Resistance, TIG, and Laser welding of superalloys used in the manufacture and repair of turbine engine components. As the owner of the welding process the engineer will be responsible for creating and maintaining WQPs/WPSs for production processes, equipment support and improvement, yield improvement / rework reduction, and development of new methods.
**Responsibilities include**:
- Optimize the production process, product design using a robust lean problem-solving methodology, with quantifiable impact to business metrics
- Develop KPIs to effectively manage process and product outcomes
- Utilize project management skills to lead assigned projects/programs to successful completion considering technical, budgetary, manpower and schedule requirements
- Own technical aspects of assigned components and or processes from initial concept through all manufacturing stages.
- Identify, develop and implement tooling/equipment improvements. Troubleshoot process/production problems and implement actions/solutions, monitor sustainability of actions and report out results.
- Prepare accurate written technical reports, specifications, procedures and manuals
**Qualifications**:
**Education & Experience**
- If you have 3-5 years in a fast paced, collaborative welding process engineer** **role, joining Chromalloy is a great career move. In addition to your education & experience, as a team player you will also need to have the following skills.
- BS Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Aerospace)
- Proficiency with CAD software (NX or Solidworks preferred)
- Knowledge of gas turbine design methodologies yielding cost effective, producible designs
- Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes, finite element analysis, and 3D CAD modeling
- Knowledge of various measuring techniques including CMM, white-light/laser scanning, gages, etc. and their use in developing designs
- Familiar with all aspects of airfoil manufacturing (casting, machining, etc.) and inspections
**Per FAA and ITAR requirements, incumbents must be Mexican Citizens.**
Additional Information
Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability.
Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations. This position requires access to controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Job offers are contingent upon Chromalloy obtaining any necessary authorization for the employee to access such technology in a timely fashion in accordance with business needs and prior to beginning work.