Operations Manufacturing - Production Engineer

Chromalloy es una empresa global de ingeniería y soluciones. Somos un proveedor líder en repuestos, reparaciones y soluciones en el mercado de refacciones, que prolongan la vida útil de los motores de aviones y turbinas de gas de una manera segura y confiable. Desarrollamos, fabricamos y reparamos componentes críticos de turbinas para una variedad de plataformas de motor. Nuestras soluciones respaldan los motores que ejecuta la industria aeroespacial, energética y de defensa en todo el mundo.

Los empleados de Chromalloy son unos especialistas en solución de problemas orgullosos y apasionados que se esfuerzan por vivir nuestros valores todos los días. Una carrera profesional es una oportunidad para aprender de los principales expertos de la industria, trabajar con tecnología importante y desbloquear una pasión por la innovación. Únete a nuestro equipo de expertos, innovadores y especialistas en solución de problemas que ofrecen soluciones de clase mundial a sus clientes. Sé parte de algo más grande con Chromalloy. 

Operations Manufacturing - Production Engineer

Position Summary
Responsible for technical/production support, process/product development and optimization of Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine systems for assigned areas and its applicability to NPI, Repair and OEM businesses. Leading moderate scope project teams producing new designs, repairs and processes; utilizing Lean tools and methodologies to positively impact the business metrics.

Duties:

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
•    Previous experience as a mid-level member of a technical team supporting the development of technical solutions for product development/production support and the ability to support improvement of assigned process/product maturity.
•    Proven ability to technically support delivery of projects while interfacing effectively with other technical team members and other functions within a matrix organizational structure.
•    Proven experience of supporting delivery through process design, best practices, and technology projects of at least $100 k.
•    Proven experience of problem-solving moderate level technical and production issues to resolution.
•    Typically, 2 to 4 years’ experience in Aerospace or Industrial gas turbine engine engineering (design, manufacture, or repair), achieving progressively increasing responsibility and results improve existing products and/or processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:
•    Assists in the engineering concepts in the development of new and repaired turbine, compressor, and combustor components.
•    Apply CI tools and concepts on product/process subsystems or manufacturing systems.
•    Optimize the production process, product design using a robust lean problem-solving methodology, with quantifiable impact to business metrics.
•    Develop KPIs to effectively manage process and product outcomes
•    Utilize project management skills to lead assigned projects/programs to successful completion considering technical, budgetary, manpower and schedule requirements.
•    Collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment to develop component designs and repairs, which meet site, Chromalloy and customer requirements for cost, performance, and durability.
•    Engage with the other engineers at the site to collaborate on projects and development of robust solutions impacting site operational and financial performance, utilizing CI tools; positively impacting the end customer.
•    Assist in making technical decisions on product/process design and provide definition to the team to ensure mutual success.
•    Owns technical aspects of assigned components and or processes from initial concept through all manufacturing stages.
•    Identify, develop and implement tooling/equipment improvements. Troubleshoot process/production problems and implement actions/solutions, monitor sustainability of actions and report out results.
•    Prepare accurate written technical reports, specifications, procedures and manuals.
•    Prepare and deliver presentations of work to all levels of external and internal customers.
•    Trains less experienced technical staff
•    Work in a lab and field environments.
•    Occasional travel required.
•    Certain other activities or responsibilities inherent to the position.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/PROFICIENCIES: 
• Familiar with gas turbine design and manufacturing methodologies
• Understanding of various measuring techniques including CMM, white-light/laser scanning, gages.
• Familiar with principal mechanical engineering and materials concepts. •Interpretation of engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
•Knowledge of generic airworthiness protocols and standards.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, CI and 6 sigma methodology.
•Working knowledge of quality systems and documentation management.
•Working knowledge of program management tools and skill set
•Thoughtful and effective communications skills
•Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. 

CRITICAL ABILITIES:
• Develops and implements technical solutions to a range of technical problems in a cross-functional team environment. Develops solutions that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Works with limited supervision in all aspects of role; determining priorities within assigned projects, requesting necessary resources internal and external, collaborating with peers to develop the designs, processes and or solutions needed to meet yearly goals and objectives 
• Understands matrix organizational structures and can maneuver through formal and informal channels to accomplish goals.
• Leverages all CI tools across all aspects of the role to better the operational and financial performance of the department and site.

BEHAVIORS: 
• Consistently demonstrates our Values and Continuous Improvement Culture 
• Takes ownership of commitments and consistently drives to meet objectives. Takes initiative to set goals if none are in place. 
• Takes initiative to make recommendations and act on high impact priorities 
• Strive to understand the business impact of internal projects/decisions; seek guidance from experts and other functions when making decisions with potentially high impact 
• Receive and give feedback to improve self and others 
• Understand direct responsibility and the role within the team, balances operational and functional priorities. Develops mutual trust with supervisors and cross-functional peers 
• Understand place in the overall vision of the company and routinely asks where the business/site/function are going.