Chromalloy · 1 week ago
Senior Aerospace Casting Engineer
3401 Queen Palm Dr, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expChromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company that provides aftermarket parts and repairs for aircraft engines and gas turbines. The Senior Aerospace Casting Engineer will lead and support investment casting processes for turbine airfoil components, ensuring compliance with aerospace OEM requirements and driving technical excellence in manufacturing operations.
AerospaceEnergyIndustrialMechanical EngineeringMilitaryTechnical Support
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
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.
Company
Chromalloy
Chromalloy offers services in gas and turbine engine components for commercial airlines, the military, and energy companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-09-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Russ Shelton
Executive Vice President Business Development
Recent News
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