Coating NPI Engineer

About the role

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Coating NPI Engineer to lead the industrialization of new coated aircraft engine components. The role focuses on developing and optimizing robot‑controlled thermal plasma coating processes to meet stringent customer specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of the thermal plasma coating process flowline.
• Adjust robot parameters and programming to achieve stable, repeatable coating results.
• Define and control plasma coating variables such as flow, torch speed, and stand‑off distance.
• Ensure coating conformity with technical requirements and customer specifications.
• Optimize microstructure, porosity, thickness, adhesion, and overall coating quality.
• Interpret metallurgical test results (micrographs, hardness, porosity, oxides, roughness, etc.).
• Conduct qualification phases for each part number and document validation reports.
• Implement continuous process improvements and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, 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.

Required skills

• ABB robot programming (or similar robotic platforms).
• Thermal plasma coating process expertise.
• Metallurgical test analysis.
• Process validation techniques.