Associate Process Engineer

About the role

The Associate Process Engineer is a key member of the Chromalloy New York Engineering Organization, responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), production, and development of high-pressure turbine airfoils, duct segments, and related aerospace engine components. This role combines product engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing and automation initiatives to improve repair processes, increase operational efficiency, and support strategic engine programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), production, and development of high-pressure turbine airfoils, duct segments, and related aerospace engine components.
• Collaborate with Repair Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Support, and Chromalloy Centers of Excellence to resolve technical issues and improve process capability.
• Lead and participate in technical reviews, root cause investigations, process qualification activities, and production readiness assessments.
• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of automated manufacturing and inspection solutions to enhance repair process consistency, quality, and throughput.
• Assist with system integration activities involving robotics, controls, software, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing and repair process data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Generate technical documentation, work instructions, process specifications, validation reports, and engineering change documentation.
• Provide regular project status updates and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders in a matrix organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, repair processes, or advanced manufacturing technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with automation systems, robotics, PLCs, controls, data acquisition, or industrial software is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing process development, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with CAD, process validation, statistical analysis, or manufacturing systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter as well as collaborate effectively in an integrated team environment to develop robust manufacturing processes that meet site, corporate and customer requirements for schedule, cost, performance.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Orangeburg, NY. No work from home option available.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing process development, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with CAD, process validation, statistical analysis, or manufacturing systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.