Manufacturing Production Engineer

Job Summary

We're looking for a Product Engineer to support, monitor, and improve manufacturing processes for an assigned product family. In this hands-on role, you will document production capabilities, use Lean and Six Sigma tools to strengthen performance, and partner with engineering, quality, and operations on process improvements, new product introduction, and quality actions.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Carson City, NV

Schedule: On-site

What You'll Be Doing
• Document production processes, work instructions, equipment capabilities and capacity, and value stream maps.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, help develop meaningful measures, and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods to optimize products and processes with measurable business impact.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing use across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams on process improvements, new product introduction, component designs, repairs, and production priorities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and help identify, develop, and implement sustainable tooling and equipment improvements.
• Support technical decisions for assigned product and process work while balancing technical, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare clear technical reports, specifications, procedures, manuals, and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Work in laboratory and field environments, with occasional travel as needed.

What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing role.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement tools, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD modeling.
• Understanding of dimensional measurement methods such as CMM, white-light or laser scanning, and gaging.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Nice to Have
• Experience with NX CAD software.
• Knowledge of FAA guidelines related to PMA, RS-DER requirements, and compliance testing.
• Familiarity with project or program management tools.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a production floor environment with ventilation, climate control, moderate lighting, and moderate noise.
• Use finger dexterity to type, adjust, move, handle, operate, install, attach, remove, apply, grasp, manipulate, and measure.
• Occasionally move, transport, rotate, reach, pull, twist, adjust position, push, stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.

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.