Aerospace Composites Process Engineer: Repair & Improvement

Chromalloy Corporation; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking an Aerospace Composites Process Engineer to support the repair and overhaul of critical gas turbine engine components used in commercial aerospace applications. In this role, you will develop, optimize, and sustain composite repair and layup processes that directly impact product quality, performance, turnaround time, and delivery.

Your expertise will help ensure the structural integrity and reliability of composite aerospace components while driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science-based discipline such as Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or gas turbine component repair preferred.
• Experience supporting composite manufacturing, composite repair, or advanced materials processes.
• Understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and repair methodologies.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting production operations and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize composite layup and repair processes for aerospace gas turbine engine components.
• Create and improve procedures for a variety of composite repair methods to ensure structural integrity, quality, and repeatability.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for production operations, including monitoring yield, reducing rework, and improving process capability.
• Evaluate nonconforming product, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to drive sustainable process improvements.
• Lead activities to ensure production readiness of composite manufacturing and repair equipment.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, and gauging solutions that improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including operating procedures, work instructions, process specifications, calibration instructions, training materials, and quality records.
• Provide technical support for the implementation and validation of new composite repair technologies and manufacturing methods.
• Support employee training on equipment operation, process controls, and composite repair best practices.
• Partner with maintenance teams to develop and sustain preventive maintenance programs for critical process equipment.
• Participate in Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and Six Sigma projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Apply DMAIC and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive continuous improvement and process optimization.

Skills

3+ years engineering experience

Composite manufacturing experience

Understanding of composite materials

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science-based discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking an Aerospace Composites Process Engineer to support the repair and overhaul of critical gas turbine engine components used in commercial aerospace applications. In this role, you will develop, optimize, and sustain composite repair and layup processes that directly impact product quality, performance, turnaround time, and delivery.

Your expertise will help ensure the structural integrity and reliability of composite aerospace components while driving continuous improvement