Director, Production Engineering - Investment Castings

Job Summary

We're looking for a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering organization at Chromalloy’s Tampa Castings facility and help drive the next phase of growth for our aerospace casting operations. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production and process engineering, tooling, dimensional/layout engineering, new product introduction (NPI), and process automation initiatives.

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will lead a team of approximately 40 engineering professionals while advancing critical business priorities including automation, digital transformation, capacity expansion, yield improvement, and technical talent development. The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction..

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: On-Site, Tampa, FL

Travel: Approximately 10-20%

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all site engineering functions, including production and process engineering, tooling design and operations, dimensional/layout engineering, NPI, and PMA program execution.
• Develop and execute the engineering strategy supporting site growth, capacity expansion, operational excellence, and customer commitments.
• Drive process automation initiatives including robotics, cobots, CNC integration, digital manufacturing technologies, and AI-enabled process controls.
• Sponsor and oversee the rollout of TeamCenter and digital-thread technologies to strengthen engineering processes, product lifecycle management, and data-driven decision making.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Continuous Improvement, EHS, and HR leadership to achieve site performance objectives.
• Improve manufacturing yield, reduce scrap and rework, and drive engineering-led process improvements across core, wax, shell, casting, and post-cast operations.
• Lead tooling and dimensional engineering teams to ensure execution of critical production and new product development requirements.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering organization through succession planning, coaching, capability development, and strategic hiring.
• Manage engineering priorities, resources, and capital projects to ensure successful execution of automation, tooling, and manufacturing initiatives.
• Interface with customers, program offices, and regulatory stakeholders on technical matters, product performance, and engineering compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, export control requirements, and all applicable engineering standards.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies and operational excellence principles.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience within aerospace, aviation, industrial gas turbine, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience with aerospace investment casting processes, including core, wax, shell, casting, and finishing operations.
• Knowledge of equiax, directional solidification (DS), and single-crystal (SX) casting technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Proven track record leading complex engineering organizations through growth, transformation, succession, or organizational change.
• Experience delivering significant capital projects, automation initiatives, or manufacturing technology programs with measurable business impact.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, process control, quality systems, and product development processes.
• Experience partnering across operations, quality, supply chain, and executive leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from the shop floor to executive leadership.
• Ability to establish clear priorities, develop talent, drive accountability, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice to Have 

• Experience with automation technologies such as robotics, cobots, machine vision systems, CNC automation, AMRs, or AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Experience with TeamCenter, Siemens NX, CAD/CAM systems, PLM platforms, SPC tools, or digital manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, FAA-regulated environments, and aerospace customer requirements.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), PMA programs, or aerospace production scale-ups.

Leadership Expectations and Values

• Sets Direction: Aligns people and decisions to Chromalloy’s vision and delivers results through transparency and accountability.
• Business Leadership: Drives enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.
• Leads with Courage: Communicates openly, addresses challenges directly, and fosters accountability.
• Acts Decisively: Makes informed decisions, empowers others, and drives continuous improvement.
• Builds Talent: Develops diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.
• Owns Results: Sets clear expectations, establishes standards, and delivers operational excellence.