Senior Production Engineer - Aerospace Lean Improvement

Chromalloy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to develop, optimize, and produce aerospace and industrial gas turbine components for repair and OEM applications. You will lead technical projects and drive processes that improve quality and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams, support NPI, and implement sustainable improvements while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in aerospace, industrial gas turbine, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with repair processes such as brazing, plating, coating, welding.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of FAA or similar quality systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development/improvement of repair processes for turbine, compressor, and combustor components.
• Provide technical support for production operations and troubleshoot challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools and problem-solving methods.
• Lead projects on process optimization, cost reduction, quality, and capacity.
• Own technical aspects of assigned production processes and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to develop/industrialize new repair solutions.
• Identify, develop, and implement tooling, equipment, and process improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing docs.
• Present project updates and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support NPI activities and transition new repairs into production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Problem solving

Cross functional

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Chromalloy in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to develop, optimize, and produce aerospace and industrial gas turbine components for repair and OEM applications. You will lead technical projects and drive processes that improve quality and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams, support NPI, and implement sustainable improvements while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.