Aerospace Process Engineer - Welding and Brazing

Chromalloy; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy in Windsor, CT is seeking a Welding & Brazing Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain welding, brazing, and heat treatment processes for aerospace gas turbine components. You will drive process capability, quality, and throughput while supporting repair and overhaul activities.

You will lead cross-functional teams, create documentation, provide shop floor support, and implement tooling and process improvements.

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 experience preferred.
• Experience developing, supporting, or optimizing welding, brazing, and/or heat treatment processes.
• 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 work effectively across operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding and brazing processes for aerospace gas turbine engine components.
• Establish and improve weld parameters to enhance quality, repeatability, throughput, and process capability.
• Maintain, monitor, and optimize heat treat processes while ensuring compliance with aerospace specifications and customer requirements.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for production operations, including monitoring yield, reducing rework, and improving process performance.
• Perform root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities to address manufacturing and quality concerns.
• Lead activities to ensure production readiness of welding, brazing, and heat treatment equipment.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauging, and process improvements that support safe and efficient operations.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, operating procedures, process specifications, calibration instructions, training materials, and quality records.
• Support employee training on equipment operation, process control, and 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 sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Welding

Brazing

Heat treatment

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Welding & Brazing 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 welding, brazing, and heat treatment processes that directly impact product quality, performance, turnaround time, and delivery. Your expertise will help ensure the structural integrity and reliability of aerospace components while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Work That Matters

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 you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Windsor, CT

Travel: Occasional travel required

Schedule: On-site

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding and brazing processes for aerospace gas turbine engine components.
• Establish and improve weld parameters to enhance quality, repeatability, throughput, and process capability.
• Maintain, monitor, and optimize heat treat processes while ensuring compliance with aerospace specifications and customer requirements.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for production operations, including monitoring yield, reducing rework, and improving process performance.
• Perform root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities to address manufacturing and quality concerns.
• Lead activities to ensure production readiness of welding, brazing, and heat treatment equipment.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauging, and process improvements that support safe and efficient operations.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, operating procedures, process specifications, calibration instructions, training materials, and quality records.
• Support employee training on equipment operation, process control, and 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 sustainable process improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a 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 experience preferred.
• Experience developing, supporting, or optimizing welding, brazing, and/or heat treatment processes.
• 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 work effectively across operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance functions.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with aerospace alloys, including:
  • Titanium
  • Aluminum
  • Inconel and other nickel-based superalloys
• Experience with aerospace brazing processes, including:
  • Torch Brazing
  • Furnace Brazing
• Knowledge of welding process qualification and process control methodologies.
• Understanding of aerospace heat treatment requirements and metallurgical principles.
• Knowledge of AMS 2750 and pyrometry requirements.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX.
• Experience supporting aerospace component repair, overhaul, or manufacturing operations.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or participation in Kaizen events.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to production equipment, machinery, and industrial processes.
• Regular interaction with production areas, laboratories, and repair operations is required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and procedures.