Structural Materials Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

The metallic materials application engineer (MAE) provides materials expertise and technical leadership for multiple material systems across a variety of components. In this role you will work with new product and legacy teams to solve complex technical problems. This role has a direct effect on short‑term and some long‑term business goals. The role requires horizontal partnership with design engineering, suppliers, sourcing, and quality to ensure robust technical solutions for the customer.

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept.

Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

• Support and drive the qualifications of new forge and heat treat equipment ensuring robust processes while supporting supply chain capacity improvements.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Support to supply chain, attendance at audits and pre‑production meetings.
• Participate on business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for critical rotating parts.
• Provide technical and strategic support to supply chain through attendance at audits/reviews and pre‑production meetings.
• Define technical specifications and establish process limits.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
• Domestic travel, as required.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years' experience in disciplinary and/or materials engineering and science.

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
• Experience with aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support.
• Experience with primary processing (forge & heat treatment) of rotating part forgings.
• In depth understanding of metallurgy, manufacturing processes and inspections such as forging, heat treatment, macroetch and blue etch anodize inspection etc.
• In depth understanding of the supply chain.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and in teams.
• Must have ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Must have desire to perform technical work.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

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