Flow Forming Engineer

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: u2022u2003Develop, document, and improve flow forming and heat treatment processes to meet aerospace specifications and customer requirements u2022u2003Define process parameters and controls to ensure consistent dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, and metallurgical integrity u2022u2003Evaluate and implement new technologies, tooling, and automation to improve process capability and throughput u2022u2003Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and equipment issues in real time u2022u2003Lead root cause analyses and corrective action implementation for nonconformances or process deviations u2022u2003Support shop floor personnel with technical guidance, process training, and best practices for flow forming and heat treat operations u2022u2003Ensure processes comply with customer, AS9100, and NADCAP standards u2022u2003Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, process control plans, FMEAs, and validation reports u2022u2003Support audits, process qualifications, and customer source inspections u2022u2003Collaborate with design engineering on manufacturability, material selection, and heat treat requirements during product development u2022u2003Support cost estimation and new product introduction (NPI) efforts related to flow forming and heat treat capabilities u2022u2003Utilize statistical process control (SPC), data acquisition, and analytical methods to monitor and improve process performance u2022u2003Develop and track KPIs for process capability, quality, and efficiency We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Bacheloru2019s 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)

Created: 2025-12-05