Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine manufacturing with a focus on airfoil machining
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX and ability to read CAD drawings or assemblies
  • Knowledge of mold manufacturing processes including CNC machining, wire EDM, and grinding
  • Experience in machining-aligned inspection planning and measurement techniques

Responsibilities

  • Lead design for manufacturability (DFM) of 4- and 5-axis airfoil machining
  • Identify and mitigate machining-driven NPI risks during design phases
  • Create manufacturing-friendly models and evaluate turbine tooling designs
  • Define inspection strategies parallel to manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate with global sites to establish methods and validate process capabilities
  • Mentor junior engineers in design for manufacturability and manufacturing fundamentals
  • Drive problem-solving initiatives to enhance process performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and professional challenges
Full Job Description
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be a key technical contributor within the Advanced Manufacturing Team, with primary responsibility for enabling machining-centric manufacturability of turbine airfoils and related manufacturing tooling (injection molds, machining fixtures, inspection fixtures, etc.) from early design through production deployment. This role will focus heavily on advanced 4- and 5-axis machining, supporting design for manufacturability (DFM), inspection strategy development, and establishment of robust manufacturing methods across Chromalloy's global sites. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with complex airfoil and tooling machining, strong proficiency in NX CAD/CAM modeling, and the ability to bridge design intent, machining strategy, and inspection planning. Familiarity with gas turbine operation and airfoil coating systems is preferred to enable informed decisions across the full component lifecycle. What You'll Do Design & Manufacturability Lead DFM for 4- and 5-axis airfoil machining, influencing geometry, tolerances, and datum strategies for stable, repeatable production Identify machining-driven NPI risk early and support toolpath and strategy development with site teams NX Modeling & Manufacturing Models Build manufacturing-friendly models (split lines, stock, feature definitions) and evaluate turbine tooling designs using advanced manufacturing methods Serve as NX subject matter expert across manufacturing and inspection applications Inspection Strategy Define inspection strategies in lockstep with manufacturing; develop datum schemes supporting both machining stability and downstream inspection Support CMM programming, scan strategies, FAI planning, and partner with Quality and Metrology on cost and cycle time Site Coordination & Method Development Partner with global sites to establish methods, validate process capability, and transfer machining and inspection intent Support troubleshooting through launch and ramp-up; guide process qualification and method approval Technical Leadership Drive structured problem-solving to improve yield, cycle time, and process robustness across programs and sites Mentor junior engineers in DFM, NX modeling, and manufacturing fundamentals What You Bring Bachelors in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering 8+ years of experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine manufacturing, with a strong portion in airfoil machining and/or tool and die manufacturing. Proficiency with Siemens NX and ability to read CAD drawings or assemblies. Understanding of mold manufacturing processes including CNC machining, wire EDM, and grinding. Experience with injection molding processes and materials Deep hands-on experience in 4- and 5-axis machining of complex airfoil geometry and tight-tolerance surfaces Strong GD&T, datum selection, and tolerance stack-up knowledge applied to complex hardware Experience with machining-aligned inspection planning and CMM or optical measurement 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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