Materials Engineering Manager

Job Description

Responsible for the management and supervision of a small team of engineers, typically 2-5, aligned around the materials engineering discipline. Accountable for task execution by the team, adherence to schedule, team capacity assessment and planning, and development/coaching of team members. Also, importantly, must be able to effectively work within cross-functional teams to impact the larger Chromalloy organization.

• Lead execution, process improvement (CI) and rework reduction activities to ensure full efficient production capability as it relates to the materials lab
• Leadership role model in terms of professional behaviors and personal accountability as it relates to Chromalloy Values, People Philosophy and Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Adhere to and lead by example, all Company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Provide planning leadership by setting materials and lab priorities for the team, based upon company goals, anticipated industry trends, and emerging technology.
• Engage with other members of the greater Engineering team; leveraging best practices and assigned initiatives from the COPs
• Drive development of direct reports thru job assignment, training, exposures, etc.

• Participate in technical discussions with key customers and related program office ensuring products/processes developed meet the needs of our customers
• Use Management Operating System tools to monitor team productivity, quality and cost-effective work
• Partner with functions and operations at the site ensuring effective completion and implementation of assigned projects of the material lab
• Lead implementation of new products/processes as they relate to the materials lab into the operational environment that effectively drive improvements in business metrics.
• Coordinate manpower and other project requirements to ensure project completion within time and under budget
• Provide accurate reports/presentations to management pertaining to results and impact of all projects.

• Continually review and improve all processes related to the Material Engineering and Lab
• Promote Operational Excellence through utilization of a robust problem-solving methodology, CPEX tools
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment by enforcing and supporting 5S principles.
• Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO-9001 quality requirements.

• Ensure management compliance with MOS Principals.
• Provide a leadership role, coaching and mentoring within the site, closing skills/knowledge gaps identified within the project team
• Be a trainer, mentor and coach to all members of the team.
• Communicate with all levels within the team to ensure alignment of actions as they relate to company goals.
• Perform other tasks in the facility, the region and the corporation, as needed.
• Travel outside the facility, as required.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Aerospace or Industrial gas turbine engine materials engineering achieving progressively increasing responsibility and results.

BS Engineering minimum

• Detailed knowledge of gas turbine design, manufacturing, or repair processes, as appropriate for the Materials engineering and lab team.
• Must have a depth in microstructural characteristics of nickel and cobalt based alloys of SX, DS and equiax castings. Knowledge/familiarity of heat treat effects, coatings, forging materials, welding/joining technologies, and the various processing effects involved with manufacturing and repairing of gas turbine components (grit blast, peen, surface finish treatments, etc)
• Must have a depth in laboratory methods (mount preparation, etchants, etc), equipment, and standard laboratory specification use and industry criteria.
• Must have a network of consultation sources and research resources
• Technical analysis, fact collecting and problem-resolution skills and methodologies a must
• Leadership potential and demonstrated leadership skills
• Consistently models and champions the One Chromalloy culture
• Proactive mindset to identify project risks and constraints, and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Capable of developing and monitoring project budgets, resource needs, and timelines
• Thoughtful and effective communications skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

• Establishes and communicates clear goals/objectives. Measures performance and ensures self and team meet commitments. Creates environment for team to hold one another accountable.
• Encourages collaboration between functions; mentor and coach employees to make decisions with limited data
• Engages across functions and sites to aggressively close high impact business initiatives. Seek broad understanding of enterprise impact of local decisions
• Engages in two-way communication across functions to drive improvement, ensure accountability, and resolve cross functional challenges
• Clearly communicates company vision and alignment of goals. Empower, influence, and enable diverse and inclusive teams
• Ability to link objectives with vision and clearly communicate the teams’ role. Understands what is important to employees and connects to personal motivation

Additional Information

Chromalloy offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401K match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Employee Referral Program
• Values Ambassador Program (Employee Recognition)
• Employee discount programs