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 a 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.
Job DescriptionThe Coating Manufacturing Engineer supports the industrialization of new coated products by developing and optimizing robot‑controlled thermal plasma coating processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of the thermal plasma coating process flowline
• Adjust parameters and robot programming to achieve accurate, stable, and repeatable coating results
• Define and control plasma coating parameters (flow, torch speed, stand‑off distance, etc.)
• Ensure coating conformity with customer specifications and technical requirements
• Optimize microstructure, porosity, thickness, adhesion, and coating quality
• Interpret metallurgical test results (micrographs, hardness, porosity, oxides, roughness, etc.)
• Conduct coating qualification phases for each part number
• Document process results, trials, and validation reports
• Implement continuous process improvements
• Ensure safety and quality compliance in all coating operations
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Materials Engineering or related field
• Ability to read, interpret, and validate metallurgical and mechanical test results
• Experience with process validation activities
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for process development
• Knowledge of robot programming (ABB or similar) is an asset
Key Competencies
• Technical leadership in process development
• Precision and attention to detail
• Data‑driven decision making
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Good English level
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to read, interpret, and validate metallurgical and mechanical test results
- Experience with process validation activities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for process development
- Knowledge of robot programming, such as ABB or similar systems
- Good English language proficiency
Pursuit Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with first-of-month eligibility, plus HSA funding, a wellness incentive, and access to a care concierge. Company-paid short-term disability and basic life/AD&D add protection beyond the basics.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company-paid holidays are part of the package, with some listings highlighting “generous PTO.” Parental leave is referenced in employer profiles, rounding out the time-off menu.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently advertised across postings and benefit listings. This provides baseline retirement savings support even when exact match details are not always publicly specified.
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What We Do
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, specializing in precision-engineered parts and assemblies for commercial and military aerospace through highly integrated processes.
