Coating Engineer

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace, with 2+ years in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engine mechanical design.
  • Experience in coating technologies essential.
  • Proficiency with measurement tools such as CMM and scanning techniques required.
  • Robotic programming familiarity, specifically with FANUC, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes and finite element analysis is a plus.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and metallurgical lab methods preferred.
  • Strong program management and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

  • Drive process capability and maturity for APS coatings with measurable KPI impact.
  • Develop new APS programs, including robotic programming and tooling.
  • Lead end-to-end equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
  • Own components and processes from concept through manufacturing, troubleshooting, and implementing solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on designs and repairs to meet performance targets.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and specs to varied audiences, mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

  • Occasional travel required to support program development and collaboration.
  • Flexible work hours, including potential evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs.
  • Opportunities for career development through mentoring less experienced staff.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Own the technical and production support, development, and optimization of Air Plasma Spray (APS) coating processes for aerospace and industrial gas turbine components. You'll lead new program development, deploy upgraded equipment, drive continuous improvement, and partner across engineering on process maturity, NPI, and capital projects at the site.

What You'll Do
  • Drive process capability and maturity for APS coatings, optimizing production and product designs through lean problem-solving with measurable KPI impact.
  • Develop new APS programs - including robotic programming (FANUC preferred), tooling, and qualification.
  • Lead equipment upgrade and continuous improvement projects end-to-end
  • Own assigned components and processes from concept through manufacturing; troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and monitor sustainability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on designs and repairs that meet cost, performance, and durability targets.
  • Prepare technical reports, specs, and procedures; present to internal and external audiences and mentor less experienced staff. Occasional travel required.


What You Bring
  • BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred) with 2+ years in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engine mechanical design.
  • Experience in coating technologies
  • Experience with CMM, white-light/laser scanning, gages, and other measurement techniques.
  • Robotic programming and optimization (FANUC) is preferred
  • Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes (preferred), along with finite element analysis, and 3D CAD modeling experience
  • Knowledge of metallurgical lab methods and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs is preferred
  • Familiarity with FAA PMA and RS-DER guidelines preferred.
  • Strong program management and communication skills.


This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

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