Lead Metallic Materials Application Engineer

GE Aerospace’s Military Materials Systems (MMS) organization has an opening for a Lead Metallic Materials Application Engineer (MAE). In this role, you will provide materials and processes (M&P) definition, qualification, and lifecycle support for engine hardware and systems. You will ensure they meet program requirements and are consistent with manufacturing and inspection capabilities. You will partner with design, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to achieve business objectives and ensure the safety of assigned hardware.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Interpret design requirements that affect materials and processes for assigned hardware and provide M&P guidance to design and manufacturing teams
• Define M&P for assigned hardware; review and approve hardware drawings and design changes.
• Set qualification requirements and disposition initial part qualifications and subsequent process and source changes.
• Disposition manufacturing nonconformances and support supplier process reviews in partnership with quality and supply chain.
• Lead root cause investigations of M&P-related problems in manufacturing and in the field, and drive subsequent corrective actions and read across.
• Identify M&P technology gaps and update M&P technology strategies.
• Apply lessons learned and best practices from field experience, manufacturing changes, property evaluations, and development programs.
• Communicate hardware M&P status and results to team members and leadership.
• Author technical reports documenting key M&P decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 7 years of engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with nickel- and cobalt-base superalloys, titanium alloys, and/or high‑strength steels.
• Experience with aerospace quality systems, supplier quality, and/or field support.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and special processes (e.g., casting, forging, heat treatment, coatings).
• Experience with failure analysis and materials characterization (e.g., metallography, SEM/EDS, fractography).
• Understanding of the mechanical behavior of metals (e.g., fatigue, creep, fracture) and its relationship to processing and microstructure.
• Familiarity with aerospace material and process specifications (e.g., AMS, ASTM, military specifications).
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and strategically prioritize work.
• Self‑starter with a demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and drive them to closure.
• Proven facilitation and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

This position is based in Evendale, OH. We strongly prefer candidates who can work onsite, but will consider remote or hybrid arrangements for the right candidate.

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 - $149,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 31, 2026.

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