Job Description
The Flow Forming/Heat Treat Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes related to flow forming, heat treatment, and associated metallurgical operations for aerospace components. This role ensures that all processes meet rigorous aerospace standards for quality, performance, and repeatability while supporting continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. The position requires execution of the following essential job functions:
• Develop, document, and improve flow forming and heat treatment processes to meet aerospace specifications and customer requirements
• Define process parameters and controls to ensure consistent dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, and metallurgical integrity
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, tooling, and automation to improve process capability and throughput
• Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and equipment issues in real time
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action implementation for nonconformances or process deviations
• Support shop floor personnel with technical guidance, process training, and best practices for flow forming and heat treat operations
• Ensure processes comply with customer, AS9100, and NADCAP standards
• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, process control plans, FMEAs, and validation reports
• Support audits, process qualifications, and customer source inspections
• Collaborate with design engineering on manufacturability, material selection, and heat treat requirements during product development
• Support cost estimation and new product introduction (NPI) efforts related to flow forming and heat treat capabilities
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC), data acquisition, and analytical methods to monitor and improve process performance
• Develop and track KPIs for process capability, quality, and efficiency
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field required
3+ years of experience in flow forming, metal forming, or heat treat process engineering (preferably in aerospace or high-spec manufacturing) preferred
Knowledge of aerospace materials such as titanium, aluminum, Inconel, and stainless steels
Experience with NADCAP heat treat requirements, AMS/ASTM specs, and metallurgical testing preferred
Strong understanding of material science principles, residual stress control, and microstructure-property relationships
Familiarity with flow forming machines, furnaces, pyrometry, and temperature control systems
Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) and data analysis tools (Minitab, Excel)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.