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Chromalloy Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior Aerospace Casting Engineer

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Chromalloy Corporation is a global engineering & solutions company that provides aftermarket parts and repairs for aircraft engines and gas turbines. The Senior Aerospace Casting Engineer is responsible for leading investment casting processes for turbine airfoil components and ensuring compliance with aerospace OEM requirements.

3D PrintingAutomotiveLogisticsManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject‑matter expert for DS, SX, and EQ turbine airfoil solidification science, governing CTQs, solidification modeling, and high‑fidelity process controls

Architect and optimize thermal profiles, withdrawal strategies, mold design parameters, alloy chemistries, and shell systems to achieve defect‑free, orientation‑controlled microstructures

Lead complex troubleshooting of casting anomalies—freckles, stray grains, recrystallization, porosity, grain misorientation—leveraging Laue diffraction, advanced metallography, and NDT interpretation

Drive development, qualification, and launch of new turbine airfoil casting processes, tooling, and ceramic systems, ensuring robust manufacturability and compliance with customer specifications

Direct structured root‑cause investigations using formal methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, PFMEA) and implement high‑impact corrective/preventive actions to improve yield, stability, and throughput

Serve as the technical interface to customer engineering teams and provide expert mentorship to internal engineers, fostering capability growth and alignment with program and quality requirements

Qualification

Directional SolidificationSingle Crystal castingEquiaxed castingMetallurgical processingAerospace quality systemsData-driven decision makingLeanSix Sigma certificationAnalytical skillsTechnical leadershipProblem-solving skillsTechnical communicationMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

10+ years of experience in aerospace investment casting or turbine airfoil/component manufacturing

Deep expertise in DS, SX, and EQ casting processes

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex metallurgical and process‑control issues

Experience with aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP)

Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset

Data‑driven decision‑maker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Clear, concise technical communicator; able to influence across teams

Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑precision manufacturing environments

Preferred

Experience with nickel‑based superalloys (René, CMSX, PWA families)

Proficiency with Laue X‑ray diffraction and advanced metallography

Lean or Six Sigma certification

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.