Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Coating & Blending

Talent Services Group is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to lead advanced thermal spray coating and blending manufacturing initiatives at an onsite facility in Savannah, GA.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of advanced thermal spray coating processes for gas turbine component manufacturing and repair
• Oversee robotic grit blasting, High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) bond coating, and Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) ceramic coating applications
• Support Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) processes, including coating repairs, stripping, restoration, and finishing operations
• Provide technical expertise in coating thickness control, dimensional restoration, blending, and cooling hole reopening
• Create standardized manufacturing procedures, process specifications, and qualification requirements
• Ensure coating processes meet established quality, safety, and certification standards
• Analyze manufacturing performance to improve first-pass yield, throughput, coating consistency, and operational efficiency
• Identify and eliminate process risks that drive rework, coating variation, dimensional inconsistencies, and production delays
• Implement process improvements to reduce operator dependency and improve manufacturing repeatability
• Establish process controls, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support coating process qualification, equipment validation, and manufacturing readiness activities
• Develop and implement automation strategies for coating, blending, finishing, and material handling operations
• Evaluate robotic blending technologies, automated cooling hole reopening systems, and adaptive process controls
• Support integration of automated recipe management, machine monitoring, and digital manufacturing technologies
• Define requirements for equipment connectivity, manufacturing data collection, traceability, and process monitoring
• Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration and advanced manufacturing data systems
• Manage manufacturing programs, DNC/MDC systems, revision control, and process documentation
• Lead equipment acceptance, commissioning, qualification, capability validation, and production ramp-up activities
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, automation integrators, suppliers, and internal engineering teams
• Provide technical direction for capital equipment implementation and manufacturing process improvements
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and develop sustainable corrective actions
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and production personnel on manufacturing processes and best practices
• Coordinate technical initiatives across manufacturing facilities and global engineering organizations

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting advanced welding, joining, laser processing, or automated manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and optimizing complex manufacturing processes
• Proven success leading automation initiatives, capital equipment installations, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement projects
• Experience using manufacturing data to improve quality, productivity, process capability, and production efficiency
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process controls, equipment integration, and quality standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical calculation skills
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and leadership teams
• Ability to prepare technical reports, process documentation, and engineering recommendations

Technologies & Tools

• High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF)
• Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS)
• Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC)
• Robotic Grit Blasting
• Advanced Welding & Joining
• Laser Processing
• Robotic Blending & Finishing
• Automated Manufacturing Systems
• CAD/CAM Software
• Robotic Programming
• Manufacturing Simulation Tools
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• SCADA Systems
• SAP
• Windchill
• DNC/MDC Systems
• Machine Monitoring & Data Collection Platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, and controls integration
• Knowledge of thermal spray coating processes used in gas turbine component manufacturing or repair
• Experience implementing automated coating, blending, or finishing technologies
• Familiarity with equipment connectivity, manufacturing data collection, and digital manufacturing solutions
• Experience working with equipment OEMs, suppliers, and automation integrators
• Background in power generation, aerospace, turbine manufacturing, or other precision manufacturing environments

Location & Work Type

• Onsite in Savannah, GA
• Employment type: Full-Time

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50%

Compensation

• $130,000 - $175,000 per year