MRO Production Engineer
About Us
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company and 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, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries worldwide.
Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy offers the opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work.
About the Role
We're looking for a Production Engineer to support the repair and overhaul of critical gas turbine engine components. This role plays a key part in ensuring product quality, process capability, on-time delivery, and operational performance. The Production Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations while leading continuous improvement initiatives and supporting specialized repair processes such as heat treatment, brazing, blending, grit blasting, plasma spray, or other aerospace manufacturing processes.
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 improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day engineering support for production operations, including troubleshooting, yield improvement, rework reduction, and disposition of non-conforming material.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities to improve quality, performance, and process reliability.
- Drive production readiness and process capability for manufacturing equipment within assigned process areas.
- Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and process improvements that enhance productivity and quality.
- Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, operating procedures, training materials, and quality records.
- Support employee training on equipment operation, process controls, and best practices.
- Partner with maintenance teams to develop and improve preventive maintenance programs for critical production equipment.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a science-based discipline such as Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
- 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting production processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing process improvements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause and corrective action investigations.
- Working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Siemens NX or similar CAD platforms.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Nice to Have
- Aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or gas turbine engine experience.
- Experience supporting special processes such as heat treatment, brazing, thermal spray, grit blasting, or blending operations.
- CNC or robotic programming experience.
- Ability to read PLC logic and perform basic troubleshooting.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Green Belt certification.
- Experience working within AS9100 or other aerospace quality management systems.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, fumes, and varying temperatures.
- Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching throughout the workday.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety requirements.
- This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.
Location
Windsor, CT (on-site)
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, including 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.
Pay
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.