Thermal Spray Engineer

TalenTier; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TalenTier in Dayton, OH seeks a Thermal Spray Engineer to develop, support and optimize APS and thermal spray coating processes for aerospace components. This hands-on manufacturing role focuses on process development, robotic coating programs, troubleshooting, equipment improvements, and new product introduction.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve process capability, quality, yield, throughput, and cost, while supporting dimensional inspection and qualification activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as stated.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, process, aerospace, or gas turbine engineering.
• Experience with coating technologies; thermal spray or APS preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process development and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize APS/thermal spray coating processes.
• Create and improve robotic spray programs, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters.
• Support FANUC robotic coating systems and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot coating and manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction, process qualification, and production readiness.
• Improve process capability, quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on turbine component repairs and production processes.
• Develop procedures, specifications, reports, and work instructions.
• Support dimensional inspection using CMM, laser/white-light scanning, gauges.

Skills

Mechanical/industrial aptitude

Aerospace experience

Process development

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials/Metallurgical Eng

Tools

CMM

Laser/white-light scanning

3D CAD

FEA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Thermal Spray Engineer to develop, support, and optimize Air Plasma Spray (APS) and thermal spray coating processes used on aerospace and industrial gas turbine components.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing engineering role focused on process development, robotic coating programs, troubleshooting, equipment improvements, new product introduction, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, qualify, and optimize APS / thermal spray coating processes.
• Create and improve robotic spray programs, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters.
• Support FANUC robotic coating systems and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot coating and manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction, process qualification, and production readiness.
• Improve process capability, quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Design, and Operations teams on turbine component repairs and production processes.
• Develop technical procedures, specifications, reports, and work instructions.
• Support dimensional inspection using CMM, laser/white‑light scanning, gauges, and related measurement equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of manufacturing, process, aerospace, or gas turbine engineering experience.
• Experience with coating technologies; thermal spray or Air Plasma Spray experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process development and troubleshooting.

Preferred:

• Air Plasma Spray (APS), HVOF, or other thermal spray experience.
• FANUC robotic programming and optimization.
• Aerospace or industrial gas turbine component manufacturing/repair experience.
• Metallurgical laboratory and coating evaluation experience.
• CMM, laser scanning, white‑light scanning, or other dimensional inspection methods.
• 3D CAD and/or FEA experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Familiarity with FAA PMA and RS‑DER requirements.

Additional Requirements:

Due to government regulations, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with approved U.S. asylee or refugee status.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background and drug screening requirements.