Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

Seize a unique opportunity to join a team focused on developing cutting-edge ceramic matrix composite (CMC) products and technology. In this critical role, you will be a key member of the technical team that works both independently and across teams to develop, mature, and implement materials and processes that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines, hypersonics, and other aerospace applications.

If you have a passion for innovation and want to contribute to meaningful work, this is your opportunity to thrive in a cross-functional, dynamic environment.

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise to support technology maturation and product development across our application portfolio. This role works both independently and with adjacent teams to develop, mature, and implement manufacturing processes – both conventional and novel – that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines, hypersonics and other aerospace applications. This position collaborates closely with supply chain team, materials, and design teams to meet business and customer objectives.

Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Security Clearance

Key responsibilities include
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• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
  • Serves as a process specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to product, material application, and design teams for area of responsibility
  • Synthesizes and clearly communicate results of research and development activities related to material and process development; prepares and presents technical data to internal and external customers
  • May provide support to business development activities
• Process Development and Execution:
  • Prioritizes and completes process engineering projects to achieve business objectives for product delivery, technology and manufacturing process maturation and process risk reduction (D/PFMEA)
  • Develops subject-matter expertise on process mechanisms and applies that learning to solve problems and develop/protect intellectual property (IP)
• Product Application:
  • Practices applied creativity to develop processes and approaches that meet customer and product requirements
  • Maintains focus on practical application of process to current and novel future program/product requirements

Qualifications/requirements
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• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (engineering/manufacturing) experience + minimum of 3 years (engineering/manufacturing) experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in ceramics or composites manufacturing
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and solve problems
• Effective team building and project management skills
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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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