Materials and Process Readiness Engineer-1

Job Description Summary

The Lead Materials and Process Readiness Engineer will be responsible for management of projects to develop and mature advanced material systems and processes necessary to produce development and low rate production aerospace hardware. You will define parameters and work plans to meet day-to-day and short-term objectives and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Experience with Research and Development (R&D) for Process Optimization.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Tools.
• Identify and communicate to leadership schedule pressures and implement plans to mitigate the impact of those pressures on program deliverables.
• Participate in teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Support preparation of invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preference to Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering, from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing) + Minimum of a minimum of 4years of manufacturing experience
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Characteristics

• 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
• Ability to interface with Materials Engineers, Design Engineers, Process Owners, and Leadership to determine part and process CTQs, assess design concepts, identify manufacturing challenges, and establish inspection criteria.
• Ability to assess and provide detailed process definition to assist in the creation of accurate production schedules.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and in a small group setting
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Destructive evaluation experience including metallography and mechanical testing
• Failure analysis experience
• Powder metallurgy experience

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes