Expert Chemical Engineer - Strip Coating

Chromalloy Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

EAP and wellness incentives

401(k) with employer matching

Bonuses eligibility

Paid time off, holidays, parentalleave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Chemical Engineering Subject Matter Expert to lead chemical processing technology for turbine component manufacturing and repair worldwide.

You will drive process standardization, safety, and sustainability while advancing technology across Chromalloy's global operations. This role requires deep expertise and a strategic mindset to resolve complex materials challenges and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical processing within aerospace, gas turbine, or high-temperature alloy environments.
• Expertise in wet chemical processing, surface treatment, and materials interactions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and/or repair operations.
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to travel globally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for chemical processing technologies used in turbine component manufacturing and repair.
• Support global sites in resolving complex chemical processing and materials-related challenges.
• Develop and standardize chemical process controls, specifications, and best practices to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimization, and root cause investigation.
• Champion chemical process safety, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable processing solutions.
• Lead the global Chemical Processing Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing, technical alignment, and talent development.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new chemical processing technologies that improve quality, capability, cost, safety, and environmental performance.
• Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to execute chemical processing technology roadmaps.

Skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About Chromalloy

Chromalloy is a global engineering and solutions company that develops, manufactures, and repairs critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the aerospace, energy and defense industries worldwide.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Job Overview

The Chemical Engineering Subject Matter Expert is the global technical leader for chemical processes supporting the manufacture and repair of gas turbine components. This role provides expertise in coating removal, corrosion and sulfidation damage removal, chemical cleaning, etching, and surface preparation while driving process standardization, safety, sustainability, and technology advancement across Chromalloy's global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for chemical processing technologies used in turbine component manufacturing and repair.
• Support global sites in resolving complex chemical processing and materials-related challenges.
• Develop and standardize chemical process controls, specifications, and best practices to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimization, and root cause investigation.
• Champion chemical process safety, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable processing solutions.
• Lead the global Chemical Processing Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing, technical alignment, and talent development.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new chemical processing technologies that improve quality, capability, cost, safety, and environmental performance.
• Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to execute chemical processing technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical processing within aerospace, gas turbine, or high‑temperature alloy environments.
• Expertise in wet chemical processing, surface treatment, and materials interactions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and/or repair operations.
• Strong problem‑solving, process improvement, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to travel globally up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Proven success implementing new technologies and driving process improvements in manufacturing environments.

Additional Information

Position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Non‑exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job‑related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Due to government regulation, only U.S. persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylum or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/