Chemical Manufacturing Engineer - Castings
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are 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. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.
Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.
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The Rough Finishing Department of Chromalloy Castings Tampa processes superalloy castings through various mechanical and chemical cycles to removing castings from gating and ceramic shell as well as ceramic cores. The area is monitored by a Manufacturing Engineer, also referred to as a Process Owner. The Process Owner is responsible for the engineering of the department, including defining the processes, techniques, and equipment used to remove castings from gating and ceramic shells and cores. They also document these procedures and standards. The Process Owner is expected to be a self-starter and the engineering expert for their area. They are responsible for identifying and solving problems, as well as continuously improving the area in terms of safety, throughput, and scrap reduction.
This role is not available for new/future sponsorship or transfer of nonimmigrant work visas.
Responsibilities:
- Leverage expertise in casting methods, engineering fundamentals, and creative problem-solving to design efficient processes that meet customer specifications and delivery deadlines.
- Analyze customer specifications and blueprints and translate them into accurate process procedures.
- Participate in and perform hands-on troubleshooting, calibrations, maintenance (including preventative maintenance) and repair of the heat treatment furnaces and related equipment.
- Develop and maintain clear, concise shop instruction templates to ensure consistent production practices
- Request and follow up on quotes for equipment and supplies
- Drive continuous improvement in the Rough Finishing area by sourcing new equipment and fixtures, implementing process improvements, and recommending upgrades.
- Perform & evaluate pyrometry surveys to maintain accurate temperature readings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a similar discipline
- 3 years of relevant chemical engineering experience, manufacturing industry preferred
- Broad knowledge of ceramic core removal using various corrosive materials.
- Familiar with metal cutoff, metal gate grinding, and CNC
- Familiarity with chemicals to facilitate ceramic core removal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledgeable with Six Sigma Methods and Tools, and Associated Engineering Statistical Methods
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability.
Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.
If this position requires access to export-controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, any offer of employment is contingent upon Chromalloy’s determination, in its sole discretion, if any additional authorization for the employee to access such technology is required and obtainable in a manner that meets its immediate business needs prior to beginning work.
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Other details
- Job Family Engineering
- Job Function Mfg Prod Process Eng
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Regular
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
- 3401 Queen Palm Dr, Tampa, FL 33619, USA