Aerospace Process Engineer - Welding and Brazing

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Welding & Brazing Process Engineer to support the repair and overhaul of critical gas turbine engine components used in commercial aerospace applications.

In this role, you will develop, optimize, and sustain welding, brazing, and heat treatment processes that directly impact product quality, performance, turnaround time, and delivery.

Your expertise will help ensure the structural integrity and reliability of aerospace components while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability.

Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry.

Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Windsor, CT

Travel: Occasional travel required

Schedule: On-site

What You’ll Be Doing


* Develop, qualify, and optimize welding and brazing processes for aerospace gas turbine engine components.


* Establish and improve weld parameters to enhance quality, repeatability, throughput, and process capability.


* Maintain, monitor, and optimize heat treat processes while ensuring compliance with aerospace specifications and customer requirements.


* Provide day-to-day engineering support for production operations, including monitoring yield, reducing rework, and improving process performance.


* Perform root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities to address manufacturing and quality concerns.


* Lead activities to ensure production readiness of welding, brazing, and heat treatment equipment.


* Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauging, and process improvements that support safe and efficient operations.


* Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, operating procedures, process specifications, calibration instructions, training materials, and quality records.


* Support employee training on equipment operation, process control, and best practices.


* Partner with maintenance teams to develop and sustain preventive maintenance programs for critical process equipment.


* Participate in Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and Six Sigma projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.


* Apply DMAIC and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive sustainable process improvements.

 

What We’re Looking For


* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related science-based discipline such as Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.


* 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or gas turbine component repair experience preferred.


* Experience developing, supporting, or optimizing welding, bra...