Shot Peen Programmer & Process Development Engineer

Job Description Job Summary The Shot Peen Programmer & Process Development Engineer is responsible for programming, validating, and optimizing automated shot peening processes for complex, highu2011value components. This role develops multiu2011axis motion paths, establishes and substantiates peening intensity through saturation curves, ensures full coverage and surface integrity, and leads operator training and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring process capability, quality, and repeatability in a fastu2011paced manufacturing environment. 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 Responsibilities: u2003u00b7 Develop and optimize multiu2011axis motion paths for automated shot peening systems using Fanuc 30iu2011B controllers u2003u00b7 Program complex geometries using teachu2011in modes and manual Gu2011code, including turbine wheel dovetail slots and other critical profiles u2003u00b7 Create and substantiate saturation curves (minimum 4u2011point) to determine 1T saturation time and verify intensity compliance u2003u00b7 Configure and calibrate critical process parameters including air pressure, turntable RPM, nozzle distance and angles, and shot flow rates using MagnaValve controllers u2003u00b7 Perform 100% coverage validation, including magnified inspections (up to 25x) to detect surface defects such as bulging, rolled edges, or overu2011peening u2003u00b7 Manage shot media classification and maintenance, ensuring compliance with fracture count and size distribution requirements for cast steel or conditioned cut wire u2003u00b7 Provide technical guidance on fixturing design and masking strategies, including fadeu2011out control in transition zones u2003u00b7 Serve as the primary trainer for production operators and supporting engineers u2003u00b7 Develop and support workstation instructions and standard methods for shot peening and related CNC processes u2003u00b7 Lead and support process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery u2003u00b7 Communicate effectively across a matrixed organization and work independently or as part of a team u2003u00b7 Support primary 1stu2011shift operations, with flexibility to assist offu2011shift development or training as needed Qualifications u2003u00b7 3u20135 years of specialized experience in automated shot peening, preferably in aerospace or heavy industrial gas turbine environments u2003u00b7 Proven experience programming Fanucu2011based CNC systems and working with process control software (e.g., IPS CIMCAP) u2003u00b7 Deep technical knowledge of Almen strip handling, intensity measurement, and mathematical derivation of saturation curves u2003u00b7 Strong understanding of peening process control, surface integrity, and fatigueu2011critical feature protection u2003u00b7 Demonstrated ability to balance process development, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives

Created: 2026-02-06