Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Brazing and Joining of Aerospace Alloys

Overview

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Brazing and Joining of Aerospace Alloys at GE Aerospace. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing brazing and joining processes for aerospace alloys to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives.

• Design, develop, and optimize brazing and joining processes for aerospace alloys, including nickel, titanium, and aluminum-based materials.
• Ensure processes meet stringent aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical leadership in brazing techniques, including vacuum brazing, furnace brazing, and induction brazing.
• Proficiency in welding aerospace-grade materials, including nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, and stainless steels.
• Understand material behavior during welding, including thermal expansion, distortion, and metallurgical changes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing challenges related to brazing and joining operations.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and materials in brazing and joining.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as X-ray, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant testing, to verify weld integrity.
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing principles to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Collaborate with the Flight Deck team to align with GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model.
• Support the introduction of new products by developing robust brazing and joining processes.
• Partner with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new processes.
• Oversee Materials Readiness Level (MRL) development.
• Ensure all brazing and joining processes comply with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Communicate technical updates and project progress to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Due to the nature of the duties, the role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on brazing and joining aerospace alloys.
• Technical Expertise:
  In-depth knowledge of brazing techniques and joining methods for aerospace applications; familiarity with aerospace materials including superalloys and lightweight alloys; proficiency in process simulation tools and SPC.
• Certifications:
  
  NADCAP certification in brazing processes is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; excellent communication and collaboration; proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and tools.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits to support health, wellbeing, and retirement planning, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a Health Coach program;
Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) plan with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; and paid time off. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; for non-U.S. persons, employment is contingent on authorization to access export-controlled information.

Relocation assistance provided:
Yes

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