Special Process Engineer, CP & NCM

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

This Special Process Engineering role is the subject matter expert who is responsible for managing and monitoring of all special process activities related to Chemical Processing (CP) and Non-Conventional Machining (NCM). They are responsible for supporting Production and Quality by addressing process failures and abnormalities as well as developing/implementing process improvements for production hardware.

Location: Manchester, CT
This position is 100% on site.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or review daily, weekly, monthly, periodic testing such as Chemical Adjustments, Conductivity/TDS, Resistivity, Chloride Determination by Argentometric Titration, Acid Acceptance, Nitric Acid Percentage by Potentiometric Titration, Free Acid by Normality, alloy contamination by ICP, Stock Loss, Etch Rate, Hydrogen content/pick up, Stress Corrosion, pH and capability testing.
• Perform annual internal audits against customer and Nadcap checklists for Chemical Processing: Alkaline Cleaning, Acid Cleaning, Pre-Penetrant Etch, Solution Analysis, Dry Film Lubricant/Paint, Grit Blasting and Vapor Degreasing
• Perform annual internal audits against customer and Nadcap checklists for Non-Conventional Machining: Laser Beam Metal Removal including Cutting/Drilling and Electro Discharge Machining
• Prepare for, host and close out all internal and external Customer audits of CP and NCM
• Responsible for initial training/qualification and re-training of CP and NCM personnel
• Manage CP/NCM projects and qualifications for different customers including NPI and purchasing of new machines to commissioning and validation, layout implementation/change
• Perform in person weekly walk throughs of all CP and NCM areas to ensure processes are robust and in compliance with customer and Nadcap specifications
• Responsible for reviewing latest revisions of customer and Nadcap specifications/ requirements
• Work with internal team and our customers to improve CP and NCM op sheets, schedules, software control, databases, data cards, set up sheets, work instructions, routers/travelers and procedures
• Review of certificates of conformance and data reports
• Implement continuous improvement action plans as well as cost out plans
• Supports production by addressing process failures and abnormalities
• Develops and implements process improvements for production hardware.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or equivalent
• 3 years relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of drawings interpretation and geometric dimensioning and tolerances
• Working knowledge of various machining operations, quality assurance systems, calibration and gaging
• Working knowledge of audits

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.