Associate Coating Engineer – APS & Robotic Programs

Chromalloy Corporation; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Chromalloy is hiring an Associate Coating Engineer in Carson City, NV to support APS coating development and production for aerospace components. You will lead new programs, deploy upgraded equipment, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering on process maturity and capital projects.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 0–2 years in manufacturing, familiarity with CMM and measurement tech, and interest in coating technologies.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 0–2 years in manufacturing environment; interest in coating technologies.
• Experience with CMM, white-light/laser scanning or similar measurement methods preferred.
• Robotic programming and optimization (FANUC) preferred.
• Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes, FEA, and 3D CAD modeling preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA PMA and RS-DER guidelines preferred.
• Strong program management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive process capability and maturity for APS coatings with lean problem-solving and KPI impact.
• Develop new APS programs including robotic programming (FANUC), tooling, and qualification.
• Lead end-to-end equipment upgrade and continuous improvement projects.
• Own components and processes from concept through manufacturing; troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Collaborate across functions on designs and repairs that meet cost, performance, and durability targets.
• Prepare technical reports, specs, procedures; present to internal/external audiences; mentor staff. Occasional travel.

Skills

Robotic programming

FANUC

CMM

Measurement techniques

3D CAD

FEA

Lean problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CMM

White-light/laser scanning

Gages

Job description

Chromalloy is hiring an Associate Coating Engineer in Carson City, NV to support APS coating development and production for aerospace components. You will lead new programs, deploy upgraded equipment, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering on process maturity and capital projects.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 0–2 years in manufacturing, familiarity with CMM and measurement tech, and interest in coating technologies.