Associate Production Engineer - Coatings

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 **POSITION:**Associate Production Engineer - Coatings **SCHEDULE:**On-site - This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. REQ ID #: 4025 **LOCATION:**Carson City, NV SALARY:$70,560 - $92,610 per year **TO APPLY: ** **Direct Link:**https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/chromalloy/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/37846 **Career Page:**https://www.chromalloy.com/careers/ Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. **SUMMARY: ** We're looking for an Associate Coating Engineer to assist in the technical and production support, development, and optimization of Air Plasma Spray (APS) coating processes for aerospace and industrial gas turbine components. You'll lead new program development, deploy upgraded equipment, drive continuous improvement, and partner across engineering on process maturity, NPI, and capital projects at the site. At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world. **JOB REQUIREMENTS: ** BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred) with 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment High interest to learn coating technologies Experience with CMM, white-light/laser scanning, gages, and other measurement techniques is preferred Robotic programming and optimization (FANUC) is preferred Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes (preferred), along with finite element analysis, and 3D CAD modeling experience is preferred Knowledge of metallurgical lab methods and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs is preferred Familiarity with FAA PMA and RS-DER guidelines preferred. Strong program management and communication skills. Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: ** Drive process capability and maturity for APS coatings, optimizing production and product designs through lean problem-solving with measurable KPI impact. Develop new APS programs including robotic programming (FANUC preferred), tooling, and qualification. Lead equipment upgrade and continuous improvement projects end-to-end. Own assigned components and processes from concept through manufacturing; troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and monitor sustainability. Collaborate cross-functionally on designs and repairs that meet cost, performance, and durability targets. Prepare technical reports, specs, and procedures; present to internal and external audiences and mentor less experienced staff. Occasional travel required. **WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ** This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. **BENEFITS: ** Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching. Development and 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 leaveall eligible on your first day of employment! Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site. **EEO: ** Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.