Lead CMC Thermal Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Thermal Process Engineer is a key member of the technical team that helps current and future programs to achieve program milestones and meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will work both independently and with various teams to develop, mature, and implement thermal processes that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications. 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 thermal processes - both conventional and novel - that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications. This position collaborates closely with materials, design, and supply chain teams to meet business and customer objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Include:

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Serves as a technical 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 thermal processing and applications; prepares and presents technical data to internal and external customers
• May provide support to business development activities

Process Development:

• Prioritizes and completes process engineering projects to achieve business objectives for 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 thermal processes that meet customer and product requirements
• Maintains focus on practical application of process to current and novel future program/product requirements

Qualifications/requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (Ceramics, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy and/or another Engineering from accredited university or college) experience + minimum of 3 years (Ceramics, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy and/or another Engineering from accredited university or college) experience
• Candidates from EEDP, OMLP and MEDP will be considered in lieu of experience.

Desired Characteristics

• 2 plus years' experience in ceramics or composites manufacturing is a huge plus!
• M.S. degree or Ph.D.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and lead projects
• Effective team building and project management skills

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