Chemical Process Engineer - Aerospace Plating

StandardAero; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid time off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Phoenix is seeking a Chemical Engineer to lead aerospace chemical processing operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance across electroplating and chemical treatments. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Laboratory, Process Planning, and Business Development to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement.

You will develop process flowcharts, procedures, and work instructions, support audits, and guide vendor/customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for aerospace chemical processing operations.
• Troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement, and support regulatory audits.
• Develop process flowcharts, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Laboratory, Process Planning, and Business Development teams.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and customers during facility visits.
• Lead lean initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Process troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

English communication

Reading engineering drawings

Data analysis & trend evaluation

FMEA & RCCA methodologies

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering

Tools

True-Chem or similar chemical management software

Micrometers

XRF spectrometers

AA spectrometers

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of. At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Chemical Engineer, you’ll have the responsibility of providing technical leadership and engineering support for aerospace chemical processing operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, optimizing process performance, and maintaining quality throughout electroplating and chemical treatment processes. The position partners closely with Production, Quality, Laboratory, Process Planning, and Business Development teams to troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support regulatory audits, and enhance operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Process Planning by correcting and revising job routers and travelers.
• Support Sales and Business Development by providing technical expertise on current process capabilities and potential growth opportunities.
• Actively participate in NADCAP Chemical Processing audits.
• Develop internal process flowcharts, procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist Production, Quality, and Laboratory teams with troubleshooting process tank and customer part issues.
• Support documentation control to ensure compliance with industry and customer specifications.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, contractors, and customers during facility visits.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing and cost reduction.
• Monitor process performance through chemical analysis and trend evaluation to improve process stability and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.

Desired Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (ITAR, Export Control, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of electroplating, electrochemical processes, and aerospace materials.
• Proficient in using measurement and analytical equipment, including micrometers, XRF, and AA spectrometers.
• Experienced with True-Chem or similar chemical management software and chemical process control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical callouts, and industry specifications (AMS, ASTM, MIL).
• Skilled in analyzing process data, performing trend analysis, and applying FMEA and RCCA methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Capable of auditing chemical processing operations and calculating process tank chemical additions and part surface areas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunitiesHealth- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.