Chemical Process Engineer

CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

FAA Covered

Role Summary/Purpose

The Chemical Process Engineer will use expertise associated with the Management of Chemical Cleaning, Waste water, Abrasive Blasting, and supporting Water Jet on Aircraft Engine components. Will support current operation to New Product Industrialization, Technologies and ensuring that the company meets the Engine Shop Manual (ESM) standards.

Maintain a working relationship and regular communication with the process experts of the OEM.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review ESM, develop, implement and maintain Chemical Solutions, Abrasive Blasting, and Water Jet Processes compliant to the ESM (incl. systems for control and replenishment of materials).
• Develop and oversee the process controls for checking concentration and titration of bath solutions such as nitric acid, alkaline, DI water while maintaining safety, quality, and high level of productivity.
• Responsible for all chemical cleaning, abrasive blasting (wet/dry).
• Interface with Industries and evaluate changes that affect the company and communicate to teams on how technologies interconnect and contribute to overall strategy.
• Drive the qualification of special processes and equipment.
• Define and continually improve Operator training and Qualification, Process planning, Evaluate operating methods, and Specifies tools, fixtures and gages.
• Promote innovative repair solutions with the support of the Product Engineer in reducing lead-time, quality improvements, cost effectiveness, and/or EHS improvements.
• Support the quality integration of ISO/QC/ FAA documentation and ESM methods instructions.
• Innate and/or drive New Product Industrialization analysis of capabilities for (Process, Equipment, Tooling) Part flow, CapEx and Cost.
• Generate work instructions including accountable for training and provide advice/counsel to the team.
• Participate or drive capital expenditure projects from specifications to installation
• Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes consumables and/or equipment
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs and increase capacity

Qualifications/Requirements

• Engineering Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of experience:
• Including Manufacturing Engineering and/or processes Engineering Specialist, in aircraft engines component repair or manufacturing
• Have comprehensive knowledge in Met lab by checking & making the concentration and titration of bath solutions such as nitric acid, alkaline, DI water... to the requirements of the Engine Manual
• Have a general understanding on any of the following processes outside your expertise: Plasma spraying, TIG welding, EB Welding, Brazing, Tooling Design, Painting, Shot peening, Heat treatments, General blending, Dimensional inspection, NDT (FPI, MPI, X-Ray, ECI, UT)
• Have a significant experience and expertise in at least one or two of the process listed above
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control
• knowledge and general understanding of Lean Manufacturing : Green Belt certification will be particularly appreciated

• Work in a team environment
• Read engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude, Project Management skills, Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in technical writing

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and components
• Familiarity with Heat Treat, Brazing, Metallography, High Pressure Water Jet
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Ability to use problems methodologies such as (Lean, 6 Sigma, 8D, 5 why's, VSM etc...)
• Black Belt or Green Belt Certification
• Previous manufacturing experience in aircraft engines MRO industry
• Prior experience writing technical specifications

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand. The employee is regularly required to use full range of motion of their upper and lower extremities. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, noise, varying temperatures, and other workplace hazards. However, Propulsion Technologies International has established process, procedures, and protective equipment to reduce or eliminate exposures to these hazards and full compliance is a requirement of the job.

About Us

Propulsion Technologies International, LLC (PTI) offers a great work environment, with fast-paced, challenging and rewarding careers. PTI is a joint venture between GE Aviation & Safran Aircraft Engines. Both GE & Safran are world leaders in the design and manufacture of aircraft engines, propulsion systems, & aircraft equipment. This could be your opportunity to join the exciting aviation industry!

PTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

PTI will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Propulsion Technologies International offers competitive salaries and great benefits with free options. Our Core benefits, that is health, dental and vision insurance start on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. We also offer 401k, life insurance, short term and long-term disability Insurance as well as a generous time off policy. Don't wait and apply today!