Source Approval Engineer, Forging

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Source Approval Engineer performing ESA services for external aerospace suppliers. Assessing part forging processes for compliance to product definition data and engineering design intent.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for performing ESA services primarily for external suppliers located both domestically and internationally
Specific tasks include assessing part forging processes for compliance to product definition data and engineering design intent, resulting in the disposition of requests for initial approvals, changes and inadvertent variations
Assessment activity will involve defining approval plans, performing on-site witnessing of processes, reviewing processing documentation and process simulations, analyzing mechanical test data and metallurgical findings, and using statistical tools to determine process capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required
minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Experience and knowledge of large structural forgings and/or rolled ring forgings
An understanding of P&W’s design, manufacturing and quality systems, or experience with the ESA approval process, is a plus
Knowledge of associated shop practices, alloy working methods and tooling, nickel and titanium metallurgy, metallurgical evaluation methods, mechanical property testing techniques, heat treatment, process simulations and statistical evaluation techniques, are desired
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills required for interfacing with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities
The ability to work well in a fast paced production type environment and the ability to rapidly react to business needs, are requirements
Good analytical and observational skills are also requirements. Must be able to work in a self-directed manner and be willing to occasionally provide coverage during off-hours, as business demands dictate
Job requires periodic travel to supplier locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

metallurgymaterials engineeringmechanical engineeringforging processesmechanical property testingheat treatmentprocess simulationsstatistical evaluation techniquesmetallurgical evaluation methodsalloy working methods

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteaming skillsanalytical skillsobservational skillsself-directedadaptabilitycommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsability to work in fast-paced environmentsability to interface with diverse backgrounds