Principal Welding Engineer

Website Chromalloy

Principal Welding Engineer Job Highlights

Title Principal Welding Engineer
Type Full Time
Experience 10+ Years
Function Engineering/IT
Location Oldsmar, FL, United States
Company Chromalloy

Company Profile

Chromalloy is a global engineering and solutions company. It provides aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely and reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. The company develops, manufactures, and repairs critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Principal Welding Engineer (Engineering Fellow) who will lead the management and development of the global Community of Practice (CoP) within the discipline of welding including conventional welding of superalloys, metallurgical understanding, robotic and auto welding with knowledge of welding equipment and automation technologies with electron beam welding experience a plus.

Provides both technical and managerial oversight across the technical enterprise working with the local site leadership, regional management, and global functional leadership teams.

Ensuring welding technical bench strength exists at all levels, supporting the development of technology-focused projects through to the production phase, and leveraging technical knowledge in one or more areas.

Lead and develop solutions, integrating and collating technical expertise, and robust problem-solving methodologies, and fostering a culture of innovation improving the performance of Chromalloy.

Develop a global network of like-minded experts supporting the organization to deliver best practice solutions, technical training, and rapid problem resolution.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or other relevant engineering discipline from a college/university
  • Master’s Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of experience guiding a distributed technical team in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engine superalloy welding.
  • Experience leading technology development projects to full production capability.
  • The breadth of experience and knowledge across multiple welding styles.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Build a global network of experts, facilitating the delivery of best practices, technical training, and rapid problem resolution.
  • Develop innovative solutions, integrate technical expertise, and foster a culture of innovation to enhance Chromalloy’s performance.
  • Lead and develop our global Community of Practice (CoP) in welding, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Provide technical and managerial oversight, collaborating with local site leadership, regional management, and global teams.
  • Support the development of technology-focused projects from inception to production, leveraging your welding expertise.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Engaging with external organizations and representing the company at universities and governing bodies.
  • Knowledge of automation and robotic welding.
  • Strategic planning skills, aligning technology projects with company goals and emerging trends.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for technical and production issues.
  • Successful delivery of projects and technology initiatives valued at $1 million or more.

Special Requirements

  • Requires US citizenship or permanent resident status since duties and tasks may include the review or analysis of information and technical data subject to certain restrictions regarding export, use, and disclosure including without limitation those included in the US Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR, Chapter VII, Subchapter C).

Benefits/Perks

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance
  • Growth and Development
  • Medical (HSA/HRA)
  • Medical Concierge Service
  • Non-smoker Discounts
  • Performance and Recognition
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Work/Life Flexibility

Employer’s Statement

Chromalloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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