Rotating Part Forging 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. The focus of this role is the development and application of metallic materials and processes across a variety of aviation components within the supply chain. In this role you will work with new products 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, sourcing, and quality to ensure robust technical solutions for the customer.

The role will specifically focus on nickel superalloy life‑controlled rotating part forgings.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in disciplinary engineering and science
• Willingness and ability to travel, as required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Desired Characteristics

• 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

Note:

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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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