Chemical Process Engineer - Aerospace Plating

Standard Aero

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care FSA

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to provide technical leadership for aerospace chemical processing, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. You will support electroplating, process optimization, and cross-functional teams across production, quality, laboratory, and business development.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and adherence to AMS/MIL specifications while collaborating with suppliers and customers to drive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Assist Process Planning by correcting and revising job routers and travelers.
Support Sales and Business Development by providing technical expertise on process capabilities and growth opportunities.
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 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.

Skills

Read drawings

Electroplating

Electrochemical processes

Measurement equipment

True-Chem software

XRF

AA spectrometers

MS Office / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Tools

True-Chem

XRF

AA spectrometers

Job description

Chemical Process Engineer - Aerospace Plating

Phoenix, AZ, United States

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:

401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & 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.

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