Braze Process Engineer

Triumph Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid/flexible time off

Disability and life insurance

Performance-based rewards

Job summary

Triumph Group is looking for a Braze Specialist to develop and monitor brazing and heat treatment processes in their Kentucky manufacturing facility. The role includes collaboration with engineering teams and troubleshooting process issues while ensuring quality control.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and strong knowledge of vacuum brazing and heat treatment processes related to aerospace components. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with vacuum brazing for both reconditioning parts and brazing new parts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work process instructions.
• Working knowledge of heat treatment and brazing processes, particularly in aerospace components.
• Knowledge of commercial brazing and heat treatment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document brazing and heat treatment processes.
• Educate and train workers on proper procedures and processes.
• Monitor brazing performance to ensure targets are met.
• Lead braze process development, including trials and documentation.

Skills

Vacuum brazing

Blueprint interpretation

Heat treatment knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

NDT processes knowledge

Hand tools and inspection gauges

Compliance with safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

The Braze Specialist will be responsible for developing, documenting, and monitoring brazing and heat treatment processes for components in our manufacturing facility. This includes furnace brazing and vacuum brazing, as well as various heat treatment processes such as solution treatment, stabilization, diffusion, precipitation hardening & aging, and stress relief for alloys like aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel.

The Braze Specialist will work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as workers on the manufacturing floor, to troubleshoot and improve brazing processes. This role will focus on increasing the consistency and yield of brazing by studying processes and products before, during, and after brazing. This role will also be involved in some metallurgical work, including identifying samples for on-site lab review to resolve potential issues such as corrosion, incipient melting, maintaining heat levels and increasing the strength of our products.

• Develop and document brazing and heat treatment processes, including root cause analysis of deviations from critical process specifications to resolve brazing-related issues.
• Educate and train workers on proper procedures and processes, including creating and updating work instructions and training materials.
• Monitor brazing performance (rework/yield) to ensure targets are met.
• Use established process management tools, control plans, and CPK monitoring to improve process outcomes.
• Develop best practices for production quality, reliability, and capacity.
• Create and implement improved preventative maintenance programs to enhance current processes.
• Support heat treatment and braze processes to maintain NADCAP certifications.
• Lead braze process development, including trials, documentation (work instructions, brazing specifications, qualification records), and process qualifications.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with vacuum brazing for both reconditioning existing parts and brazing new parts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work process instructions.
• Working knowledge of heat treatment and brazing processes, particularly in aerospace components.
• Knowledge of commercial brazing and heat treatment specifications, e.g. AMS 2675 (Nickel alloy brazing), AMS 2750 (pyrometery), AMS 2770 (HT aluminum), AWS C3.7 (aluminum brazing), & AWS B2.2 (brazing procedure and performance qualification).
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and assist, educate, and train others.
• Functional knowledge of NDT processes (penetrant, radiography, magnetic particle, and/or ultrasonic testing).
• Ability to use hand tools and inspection gauges.
• Consistent compliance with safety and health regulations, including respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, if applicable.
• Must meet FAA requirements for a 'safety-sensitive' position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent years of pertinent experience.
• Due to our role as a key supplier to the U.S. defense industry, all employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. permanently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 + years’ experience with vacuum brazing and metallurgical lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Vacuum brazing of stainless steel and aluminum, preferably heat exchangers or similar product with varying detail part thicknesses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.